Energy expenditure of individually housed mice was measured by indirect calorimetry using automatic metabolic cages (Sable Systems) for 5 consecutive days. After 2 days of acclimatization, oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production were recorded. The average respiratory exchange ratio, fat oxidation rate, and carbohydrate oxidation rate were calculated from day 3 to day 5, as described (36 (link)).
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