Knockout Studies
Knockout mice that completely lack the RIP140 molecule are lean and stay lean, even on a rich diet.
Knockout mice (females) are also infertile because they fail to ovulate. Failure of ovulation in these mice is caused by lack of cumulus expansion and altered expression of various genes, including amphiregulin, in ovarian follicles.
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