Figure 4

The mRNA expression levels measured with quantitative RT-PCR in gastocnemius muscle. (A) In the mRNA expression levels of PDK4 there was a statistical effect of diet. The expression levels were significantly higher in HF mice groups compared to LFsed animals and additionally in HFexe group compared to LFexe. PGC-1α (B) expression level differences did not reach statistical significance between any of the groups. Also the mRNA expression levels of ERRα (C) showed a statistical effect of diet. HFexe mice had significantly higher expression in ERRα compared to other groups. The results are expressed in relation to the LFsed mean value. n = 14-15 animals/group. ** = vs. LFsed (P < 0.01), *** = vs. LFsed (P < 0.001), § = vs. HFsed (P < 0.05), ¤¤ = vs. LFexe (P < 0.01), NS = non-significant (P > 0.1). Black bars = sedentary, grey bars = running.