Fig. 4: HFD enhances adipogenic ability of hmgb2−/− mice but at a lower rate.

a Representative comparison images of 4 different groups. b, c Abdominal WAT and ingWAT images of four mice groups. d H&E staining of ingWAT slides. e Statistical data of adipocyte size measurements from four groups. f qPCR of adipogenic genes of four mice groups. (four groups of mice: WT (chow diet), hmgb2−/− (chow diet), WT HFD, and hmgb2−/−-HFD. a–d: male; age: 20 weeks old; n = 5, f: mean values ± s.e.m. **P < 0.01).