The qRT-PCR results (Figure 5C) showed that in T1DM rats, the mRNA expression levels of Idi1, Acsl3, Coasy, Oxct1, Bdh1, and Mpv17l were significantly down-regulated, and the expression of Fads2 and Hmgcs2 were significantly up-regulated at specific time points. The gene discussed is MPV17L; the disease is type 1 diabetes mellitus.