Sex-based differences in gene expression in hippocampus following postnatal lead exposure.

ABSTRACT: The influence of sex as an effect modifier of childhood lead poisoning has received little systematic attention. Considering the paucity of information available concerning the interactive effects of lead and sex on the brain, the current study examined the interactive effects of lead and sex on gene expression patterns in the hippocampus, a structure involved in learning and memory. Male or female rats were fed either 1500 ppm lead-containing chow or control chow for 30 days beginning at weaning.Blood lead levels were 26.7±2.1 μg/dl and 27.1±1.7 μg/dl for females and males, respectively. The expression of 175 unique genes was differentially regulated between control male and female rats. A total of 167 unique genes were differentially expressed in response to lead in either males or femal

SUBMITTER: Schneider JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3183343 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature