VandeVoort CA, Grimsrud KN, Midic U, Mtango N, Latham KE. Transgenerational effects of binge drinking in a primate model: implications for human health.
Fertil Steril 2015;
103:560-9. [PMID:
25492684 PMCID:
PMC4314404 DOI:
10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.10.051]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Revised: 10/31/2014] [Accepted: 10/31/2014] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To determine if binge ethanol consumption before ovulation affects oocyte quality, gene expression, and subsequent embryo development.
DESIGN
Binge levels of ethanol were given twice weekly for 6 months, followed by a standard in vitro fertilization cycle and subsequent natural mating.
SETTING
National primate research center.
ANIMAL(S)
Adult female rhesus monkeys.
INTERVENTION(S)
Binge levels of ethanol, given twice weekly for 6 months before a standard in vitro fertilization cycle with or without embryo culture. With in vivo development, ethanol treatment continued until pregnancy was identified.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S)
Oocyte and cumulus/granulosa cell gene expression, embryo development to blastocyst, and pregnancy rate.
RESULT(S)
Embryo development in vitro was reduced; changes were found in oocyte and cumulus cell gene expression; and spontaneous abortion during very early gestation increased.
CONCLUSION(S)
This study provides evidence that binge drinking can affect the developmental potential of oocytes even after alcohol consumption has ceased.
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