Glycogen concentration in fetal mouse tissues : an honors thesis [(HONRS 499)]

Abstract

Glycogen is the main storage unit of glucose and is found in tissues throughout the body. Tissue development and the contribution from glycogen in the fetal mouse can be followed by measuring glycogen concentrations in fetal tissues. In the present work, glycogen concentrations in the brain, heart, lung, liver, and muscle of wild-type fetal mice are compared from 14.5 to 18.5 dpc. The results indicate that glycogen level reaches a maximum at 16.5 dpc in the brain and muscle, 15.5 dpc in the heart, 18.5 dpc in the liver, and 17.5 dpc in the lung.