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Dietary Docosahexaenoic Acid and Eicosapentaenoic Acid Influence Liver Triacylglycerol and Insulin Resistance in Rats Fed a High-Fructose Diet

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Author(s):
de Castro, Gabriela Salim [1, 2] ; Deminice, Rafael [3] ; Cordeiro Simoes-Ambrosio, Livia Maria [1] ; Calder, Philip C. [2] ; Jordao, Alceu A. [1] ; Vannucchi, Helio [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Internal Med, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, BR-14049900 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Southampton, Human Dev & Hlth Acad Unit, Fac Med, Southampton SO16 6YD, Hants - England
[3] Univ Estadual Londrina, Dept Phys Educ, Fac Phys Educ & Sport, BR-86057970 Londrina, Parana - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: MARINE DRUGS; v. 13, n. 4, p. 1864-1881, 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 18
Abstract

This study aimed to examine the benefits of different amounts of omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids from fish oil (FO) on lipid metabolism, insulin resistance and gene expression in rats fed a high-fructose diet. Male Wistar rats were separated into two groups: Control (C, n = 6) and Fructose (Fr, n = 32), the latter receiving a diet containing 63% by weight fructose for 60 days. After this period, 24 animals from Fr group were allocated to three groups: FrFO2 (n = 8) receiving 63% fructose and 2% FO plus 5% soybean oil; FrFO5 (n = 8) receiving 63% fructose and 5% FO plus 2% soybean oil; and FrFO7 (n = 8) receiving 63% fructose and 7% FO. Animals were fed these diets for 30 days. Fructose led to an increase in liver weight, hepatic and serum triacylglycerol, serum alanine aminotransferase and HOMA1-IR index. These alterations were reversed by 5% and 7% FO. FO had a dose-dependent effect on expression of genes related to hepatic beta-oxidation (increased) and hepatic lipogenesis (decreased). The group receiving the highest FO amount had increased markers of oxidative stress. It is concluded that n-3 fatty acids may be able to reverse the adverse metabolic effects induced by a high fructose diet. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/10389-7 - Influence of n-3 fatty acids from fish oil on lipid metabolism and gene expression in rats with nonalcoholic fatty liver induced by fructose
Grantee:Helio Vannucchi
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 10/00408-1 - Effects of Fish Oil N-3 Fatty Acids on Lipid Metabolism and Gene Expression in Rats Fed a High-Fructose Diet
Grantee:Gabriela Salim Ferreira de Castro
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate