Research Article

Multiscale Characterization of the PEPCK- Mouse through 3D Cryoimaging

Table 1

Comparison of sizes of selected organs and tissues. Weight used is gross animal weight.

Organ/tissueVolume (cu mm)Volume/Weight (cu mm/gm)Volume/brain volume
PEPCK- ControlPEPCK- ControlPEPCK- Control

Brain579.65639.2022.46716.9101.01.0
Heart351.52366.8713.6259.7060.6060.574
Kidney606.98541.5923.52614.3281.0470.847
Spleen105.01125.984.0703.3320.1810.197
Thymus32.1127.931.2440.7390.0550.044
Pituitary2.712.490.1050.0660.0050.004
Adrenal7.076.840.2740.1810.0120.011
Pericardial fat17.82109.310.6902.8920.0310.171