| Genomic analysis of the impact of fescue toxicosis on hepatic function. | |
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PMID: 16612033 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Fescue toxicosis is caused by consumption of toxins produced by an endophytic fungus, Neotyphodium coenophialum, in tall fescue [Lolium arundinaceum (Schreb.) Darbysh]. Microarray analysis was used to identify shifts in genetic expression associated with the affected physiological processes to identify potential targets for future pharmacological/toxicological intervention. Male rats (n = 24) were implanted with temperature transmitters, which measure core temperature every 5 min. After an 8-d recovery, the rats were fed an endophyte-free diet for 5 d. During the following 5-d treatment period, rats were fed either an endophyte-free or an endophyte-infected (91.5 microg of ergovaline.kg of BW(-1).d(-1)) diet. At the end of treatment, rats were euthanized and a sample of the liver was obtained. Feed conversion efficiency was calculated for both treatment groups. Serum prolactin concentrations were measured using ELISA. Liver tissue RNA was reverse transcribed and hybridized to an oligonucleotide microarray chip. Microarray data were analyzed using a 2-step ANOVA model and validated by quantitative real-time PCR. Significant reductions in mean core temperature, feed intake, feed conversion efficiency, BW, liver weight per unit of BW, and serum prolactin concentrations were observed in endophyte-infected rats. There was downregulation (P < 0.05) of various genes associated with energy metabolism, growth and development, and antioxidant protection, as well as an upregulation of genes associated with gluconeogenesis, detoxification, and biotransformation. This study demonstrated that even short-term exposure of rats to tall fescue endophytic toxins under thermoneutral conditions can result in physiological responses associated with altered gene expression within the liver. |
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Authors:
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R S Settivari; S Bhusari; T Evans; P A Eichen; L B Hearne; E Antoniou; D E Spiers |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of animal science Volume: 84 ISSN: 1525-3163 ISO Abbreviation: J. Anim. Sci. Publication Date: 2006 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-04-13 Completed Date: 2006-10-19 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8003002 Medline TA: J Anim Sci Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1279-94 Citation Subset: IM |
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Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, 65211, USA. |
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Animals Body Temperature Down-Regulation Gene Expression Profiling* Liver Diseases / genetics*, physiopathology* Male Mycotoxicosis / genetics*, physiopathology Poaceae / microbiology Rats Time Factors |
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