Tocopherol and selenite modulate the transplacental effects induced by sodium arsenite in hamsters

Sampayo-Reyes, A; Taméz-Guerra, RS; Bermúdez de León, M; Vargas-Villarreal, J; Lozano-Garza, HG; Rodríguez-Padilla, C; Cortés, C; Marcos, R; Hernández, A

HERO ID

4242399

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2017

Language

English

PMID

29055808

HERO ID 4242399
In Press No
Year 2017
Title Tocopherol and selenite modulate the transplacental effects induced by sodium arsenite in hamsters
Authors Sampayo-Reyes, A; Taméz-Guerra, RS; Bermúdez de León, M; Vargas-Villarreal, J; Lozano-Garza, HG; Rodríguez-Padilla, C; Cortés, C; Marcos, R; Hernández, A
Journal Reproductive Toxicology
Volume 74
Issue Elsevier
Page Numbers 204-211
Abstract Human studies suggest that in utero exposure to arsenic results in adverse pregnancy outcomes. The use of dietary supplements, such as sodium selenite (SS) or α-tocopherol succinate (α-TOS), is a reasonable approach to ameliorate such health effects. Sodium arsenite at 100ppm was administered via drinking water to female hamsters from gestational days 1 or 8 to the time of delivery. Viable fetuses, fetal resorptions and non-viable fetuses were recorded during and after pregnancy and total arsenic and its metabolites were characterized in pregnant animals, placentas and fetuses. Arsenic was found to accumulate in the placenta and fetus, increasing fetal mortality, non-viable fetuses and resorptions. Co-administration of SS and α-TOS significantly reduced the observed teratogenic effects. SS influenced arsenic biotransformation by reducing the MMA/InAs index and increasing the DMA/MMA, whereas α-TOS more likely exerts its protective effect through its potent antioxidant activity.
Doi 10.1016/j.reprotox.2017.10.003
Pmid 29055808
Wosid WOS:000418315100024
Url https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0890623817301041
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