Regulation of arcuate genes by developmental exposures to endocrine-disrupting compounds in female rats.

Authors :: Roepke TA
Yang JA
Yasrebi A
Mamounis KJ
Oruc E
Zama AM
Uzumcu M
Source :: Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.) [Reprod Toxicol] 2016 Jul; Vol. 62, pp. 18-26. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Apr 19.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Developmental exposure to endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) alters reproduction and energy homeostasis, both of which are regulated by the arcuate nucleus (ARC). Little is known about the effects of EDC on ARC gene expression. In Experiment #1, pregnant dams were treated with either two doses of bisphenol A (BPA) or oil from embryonic day (E)18-21. Neonates were injected from postnatal day (PND)0-7. Vaginal opening, body weights, and ARC gene expression were measured. Chrm3 (muscarinic receptor 3) and Adipor1 (adiponectin receptor 1) were decreased by BPA. Bdnf (brain-derived neurotropic factor), Igf1 (insulin-like growth factor 1), Htr2c (5-hydroxytryptamine receptor), and Cck2r (cholescystokinin 2 receptor) were impacted. In Experiment #2, females were exposed to BPA, diethylstilbestrol (DES), di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, or methoxychlor (MXC) during E11-PND7. MXC and DES advanced the age of vaginal opening and ARC gene expression was impacted. These data indicate that EDCs alter ARC genes involved in reproduction and energy homeostasis in females.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

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