Baseline outcome measures for BL6 control and dy^2J mice at 12–15 weeks of age show decreased body weights, forelimb grip strength, vertical activity and increased heart rates in dy^2J mice.

*<p>Non-parametric comparison of medians; data expressed as mean ± SD; median (range).</p><p>Abbreviations: %FS – percent fractional shortening, %EF- percent ejection fraction, BPM- beats per minute, Om – omigapil, SD – standard deviation, PA – pulmonary artery, Ao – aortic, E/A – ratio of mitral valve E and A wave velocities, GSM – grip strength meter, KGF – kilogram-force.