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α7nAChR knockout mice show enhanced HFD sensitivity

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experiment_typeanimal_model
protocolHFD feeding in Chrna7-/- mice followed by behavioral testing and comparison to wild-type HFD-fed mice
expected_outcomesChrna7-/- mice would show greater cognitive impairment under HFD conditions compared to wild-type mice
success_criteriaSignificantly worse performance in knockout mice compared to wild-type controls on HFD
sample_sizeNone
statistical_methodsNone
p_valueNone
effect_sizeNone
extracted_at2026-04-10T15:50:30.524121
source_pmid41565126
_origin{'type': 'internal', 'url': None, 'tracked_at': '2026-04-10T22:50:30.730678'}
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