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Periodic growth in rats

M A Rol de Lama1, A Perez-Romero, M C Ariznavarreta

  • 1Medical School, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain.

Annals of Human Biology
|September 19, 1998
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Microknemometry reveals nonlinear growth spurts in rats, with males exhibiting greater growth than females. Growth hormone (GH) therapy partially restored growth in MSG-treated males and fully in females.

Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Animal Models

Background:

  • Accurate measurement of longitudinal bone growth is crucial for understanding developmental patterns and responses to stimuli.
  • Previous methods for measuring growth in rodents were often invasive or lacked the precision for detecting subtle growth variations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate microknemometry for precise, non-invasive measurement of lower leg length in conscious rats.
  • To characterize nonlinear growth patterns, including "mini-growth spurts," and investigate influencing factors like age, sex, and hormonal treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized microknemometry for daily and sub-daily measurements of lower leg length in conscious rats.
  • Administered recombinant human Growth Hormone (rhGH) and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) to assess their effects on growth.

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  • Investigated growth patterns in male and female rats, including responses to fasting and refeeding.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified nonlinear growth increments (mini-growth spurts) occurring every 4-5 days, with decreasing amplitude in older rats and peak growth rates between 0600h-0900h.
    • Established sexual dimorphism in growth, with males showing greater growth and longer/higher amplitude spurts than females.
    • rhGH stimulated growth in females but not males; MSG treatment reduced growth in both sexes, with partial recovery in males and complete recovery in females following GH therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Microknemometry is a valuable tool for detailed growth analysis in rodent models.
    • Rat growth exhibits complex, nonlinear patterns influenced by sex, age, and hormonal status.
    • GH plays a differential role in male and female rat growth, particularly in recovery from growth inhibition.