Research Article

Pre- and Post-Natal Endotoxin Exposures: Effects on Leucocyte Ratios and Levels of IL-1β, TNF-, Gonadotropins and Corticosterone in Female Rats

Volume: 3 Number: 3 September 1, 2021
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Pre- and Post-Natal Endotoxin Exposures: Effects on Leucocyte Ratios and Levels of IL-1β, TNF-, Gonadotropins and Corticosterone in Female Rats

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the long-term effects of prenatal and postnatal endotoxin exposure on hematological parameters, blood cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β), gonadotropins and corticosterone levels in female rats.
Material and Method: Pregnant rats were injected intraperitoneally sterile saline (SF) or endotoxin (LPS) on days 17-18 of pregnancy. Following birth, female pups were subdivided into two groups and injected either sterile saline (SF, n=17) or endotoxin (LPS, n=17) on postnatal day 60 and four experimental groups were formed (SF+SF, SF+LPS, LPS+SF and LPS+LPS). Blood samples were taken 4 hours after final injection. Plasma levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, corticosteron, LH, FSH and blood leucocyte ratios were evaluated.
Results: Neutrophil % ratio was higher but lymphocyte % ratio was lower in SF+LPS, LPS+SF and LPS+LPS groups than SF+SF group. Corticosterone, LH and FSH levels were not different between the groups but TNF-α level of LPS+LPS groups was higher than SF+SF and LPS+SF groups. IL-1β level of SF+LPS group was higher than SF+SF and LPS+SF groups.
Conclusion: The results suggest that prenatal and post-pubertal endotoxin exposure programs cytokine level neutrophil and lymphocyte percentages without affecting hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal and –gonadal axes.

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Supporting Institution

İnonu University BAP

Project Number

153/2011

Thanks

This study was supported by İnonu University BAP, Turkey (#153/2011). We thank biostatisticans Prof. Dr. Saim Yologlu and Research assistant Ahmet Karaaslan for their statistical help.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 1, 2021

Submission Date

March 5, 2021

Acceptance Date

May 6, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 3 Number: 3

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1.Yıldırım H, Yıldız S, Özgöçer T. Pre- and Post-Natal Endotoxin Exposures: Effects on Leucocyte Ratios and Levels of IL-1β, TNF-, Gonadotropins and Corticosterone in Female Rats. Med Records. 2021;3(3):239-244. doi:10.37990/medr.891293