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Table 1: SIRT1 β-cell transgenics trend toward more diabetic incidence after MLDS, and SIRT1 +/- mice trend toward reduced diabetic incidence. Multiple low dose streptozotocin (MLDS) exposure (55 millig/kg i.p. on 5 consecutive days) was administered to mice (5-10 months of age) as indicated in a blinded fashion. Blood glucose was determined on Day 0, 1, 3, 7, 10, and 14 in a blinded fashion. Diabetic incidence was defined as blood glucose > 2.5 g/L. Mortality was recorded in a blinded fashion on the day that animals displayed akinesia after prodding, or inability to reach food. * indicates difference from BESTO Tg+ mice at P < 0.05 by student t-test. |