Trans 10, cis 12-conjugated linoleic acid reduced reproductive ability by disrupting the estrus cycle in female mice

Shuai Yu; Baozhu Wang; Yu Rao; Mei Liu; Luwen Liang; Kemian Gou

doi:10.1590/1984-3143-AR2024-0010

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Trans 10, cis 12-conjugated linoleic acid reduced reproductive ability by disrupting the estrus cycle in female mice

Shuai Yu; Baozhu Wang; Yu Rao; Mei Liu; Luwen Liang; Kemian Gou

http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1984-3143-AR2024-0010 Anim Reprod, vol.21, n2, e20240010, 2024

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Abstract

As a positional and geometrical isomer of linoleic acid, trans 10, cis 12 conjugated linoleic acid (t10c12-CLA) reduces white fat by reducing food intake, modulating lipid metabolism, and stimulating energy expenditure. However, the t10c12-CLA products are mostly mixtures, making it difficult to obtain accurate results. Studies are needed to investigate the effects of pure t10c12-CLA on animals and humans. In this study, we used the biallelic transgenic (tg) mice, which could produce t10c12-CLA itself, to investigate the effects of pure t10c12-CLA on female reproductive ability. The results showed that the body and relative ovary weights had no significant difference between tg and wild-type (wt) littermates at ages 3 or 10 weeks. While the fecundity test found that tg mice had a significantly longer first litter time (32.0 ± 4.70 days vs. 21.3 ± 2.31 days, P<0.05), and a significantly lower number of litters (4.75 ± 2.75 vs. 6.67 ± 0.57, P<0.05) when compared with wt mice during continuous mating within seven months. Hormone profiles showed that serum estradiol levels did not change in tg mice; however, significantly (P<0.05) decreased progesterone and increased prostaglandin E2 levels were observed in tg mice compared with those of wt mice. Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed no pathological characteristics in tg ovaries, except for the increased atresia follicles (P<0.05). Moreover, the tg mice had a significantly more extended diestrus period than the wt mice (48.4 ± 6.38% vs. 39.6 ± 3.81%, P<0.05). In summary, t10c12-CLA could affect serum progesterone and prostaglandin E2 levels, lead to a disordered estrus cycle, and impact the reproductive performance of female mice. This study provided theoretical and biosafety recommendations for applying t10c12-CLA in female mammals.

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trans 10, cis 12-conjugated linoleic acid (t10c12-CLA), estrous cycle, fertility, progesterone

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01/30/2024

Accepted date:
03/18/2024

Trans 10, cis 12-conjugated linoleic acid reduced reproductive ability by disrupting the estrus cycle in female mice

Shuai Yu; Baozhu Wang; Yu Rao; Mei Liu; Luwen Liang; Kemian Gou

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