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Reproduction ; 142(5): 699-710, 2011 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21893609

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the effects of short-term food restriction or supplementation on folliculogenesis and plasma and intrafollicular metabolite and hormone concentrations. Ewes were randomly assigned to three groups: the control group received a maintenance diet (M) while the supplemented group and restricted group received 1.5×M and 0.5×M respectively on days 6-12 of their estrous cycle. Estrus was synchronized by intravaginal progestogen sponges for 12 days. On days 7-12, blood samples were taken. After slaughter, the ovarian follicles were classified and the follicular fluid was collected. Compared with restriction, supplementation shortened the estrous cycle length, decreased the number of follicles 2.5-3.5 mm and follicular fluid estradiol (E2) concentration, increased the number of follicles>3.5 mm and plasma glucose, insulin and glucagon concentrations, and augmented the volume of follicles>2.5 mm. Restricted ewes had higher intrafollicular insulin concentration, but it was similar to that of supplemented ewes. Compared with follicles≤2.5 mm, the intrafollicular glucose and E2 concentrations were increased and the testosterone, insulin, and glucagon concentrations and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity were decreased in follicles>2.5 mm. Only in restricted ewes were intrafollicular LDH and testosterone concentrations in follicles≤2.5 mm not different from those in follicles≤2.5 mm. In conclusion, the mechanism by which short-term dietary restriction inhibits folliculogenesis may involve responses to intrafollicular increased E2, testosterone, and LDH levels in late-stage follicles. This may not be due to the variation of intrafollicular insulin level but rather due to decreased circulating levels of glucose, insulin, and glucagon.


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Eating/physiology , Follicular Fluid/chemistry , Glucose/analysis , Hormones/analysis , L-Lactate Dehydrogenase/analysis , Ovarian Follicle/physiology , Sheep/physiology , Animal Feed , Animals , Blood Chemical Analysis , Blood Glucose/analysis , Blood Glucose/metabolism , Caloric Restriction/veterinary , Dietary Supplements , Female , Follicular Fluid/metabolism , Glucose/metabolism , Hormones/blood , Hormones/metabolism , L-Lactate Dehydrogenase/blood , L-Lactate Dehydrogenase/metabolism , Luteal Phase/blood , Luteal Phase/metabolism , Luteal Phase/physiology , Osmolar Concentration , Sheep/blood , Sheep/metabolism , Time Factors
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