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Assessment of the expression of IRβ, IRS-1, IRS-2 and IGF-IRβ in a rat model of intrauterine growth restriction.
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PMID:  20720385     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate glomerular development and expression of insulin and insulin-like growth factor receptors in an experimental model of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
MATERIAL AND METHODS: We studied three groups of Sprague-Dawley fetuses: IUGR - restricted by ligation of the right uterine artery; C-IUGR - left horn controls, and EC - external controls (non-manipulated). Body and organs were weighed, and glomerular number and volume were analyzed. Expression of IRβ, IRS-1, IRS-2 and IGF-IRβ was analyzed in liver, intestine and kidneys by immunoblotting.
RESULTS: Organ/body weight ratios were similar. In IUGR, glomerular number and volume were increased compared to C-IUGR and EC (p<0.001). In the IUGR liver, increases were found in IGF-IRβ compared to C-IUGR and EC; IRβ compared to EC, and IRS-2 compared to C-IUGR. However, decreases in IRβ were noted in IUGR compared to C-IUGR; IRS-1 compared to C-IUGR and EC, and IRS-2 compared to EC. In IUGR intestine, increases were detected in IRβ, IRS-1 and IGF-IRβ compared to C-IUGR and EC. In IUGR kidneys, increases were observed in IRβ and IGF-IRβ compared to C-IUGR and EC, and IRS-1 compared to EC. Decreased IRS-2 in the intestine and kidney were noticed in IUGR compared to C-IUGR and EC.
CONCLUSION: IUGR fetuses had less glomeruli and alterations in insulin receptors, which may be associated with an increased risk of disease occurrence in adulthood.
Authors:
Marcia Pereira Bueno; Dioze Guadagnini; Frances Lilian Lanhellas Gonçalves; Ricardo Barini; Mario José Abdalla Saad; Augusto Frederico Schmidt; Lourenço Sbragia
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-08-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  Fetal diagnosis and therapy     Volume:  28     ISSN:  1421-9964     ISO Abbreviation:  Fetal. Diagn. Ther.     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-26     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9107463     Medline TA:  Fetal Diagn Ther     Country:  Switzerland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  145-52     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel.
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Campinas, Brazil.
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