Table 2 Biomechanical strength of the tibia and three-point bending parameters in different groups. Data represent the mean ± SEM (n = 15). **P < 0.01 compared to WT.

From: Disordered metabolism in mice lacking irisin

Biomechanical parameters

WT

KO

Maximum bending load (N)

25.71 ± 18.78

15.60 ± 6.31**

Bending displacement (mm)

2.25 ± 0.87

2.03 ± 0.76

Stiffness (N/mm)

11.30 ± 5.06

8.29 ± 3.22**

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