Arcuate Nucleus Overexpression of NHLH2 Reduces Body Mass and Attenuates Obesity-Associated Anxiety/Depression-like Behavior

Table 5.

Impact of Nhlh2 hypothalamic overexpression on sexual behavior and gonad size in female and male micea

Parameter SCc OEc
Sexual behavior index 18.2 ± 9.3 19.7 ± 11.8
Ovary mass (mg) 11.2 ± 2.1 11.6 ± 2.5
Testis mass (mg) 9.8 ± 1.1 10.1 ± 1.4
  • ↵aIn all experiments, n = 5. SCc, Scrambled fed on chow; OEc, overexpression fed on chow.

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