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Developmental Toxicant Exposure Is Associated with Transgenerational Adenomyosis
in a Murine Model.

Authors	Bruner-Tran KL, Duleba AJ, Taylor HS, Osteen KG
Submitted By	Submitted Externally on 3/30/2017
Status	Published
Journal	Biology of reproduction
Year	2016
Date Published	8/1/2016
Volume : Pages	Not Specified : Not Specified
PubMed Reference	27535957
Abstract	The common environmental toxicant, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD or, commonly, dioxin) is a known endocrine disruptor that has been linked to the development of endometriosis in experimental models. Using a murine model, we previously demonstrated that in utero TCDD exposure promotes the transgenerational development of an "endometriosis-like" uterine phenotype consisting of reduced responsiveness to progesterone, subfertility and an increased risk of preterm birth. Since adenomyosis is frequently observed as a comorbidity in women with endometriosis, herein, we sought to determine the incidence of adenomyosis in non-pregnant mice with a history of direct or indirect TCDD exposure. Using histologic assessment and immunohistochemical staining, we analyzed murine uteri for adenomyosis, microvessel density and expression of estrogen receptors alpha and beta (ESR1 and ESR2). Our studies revealed that unexposed control mice did not exhibit adenomyosis while this disease was frequently observed in mice with a history of early life TCDD exposure. A transgenerational impact of developmental TCDD exposure was demonstrated since a subset of mice with only an indirect exposure (F3) also exhibited adenomyosis. Microvessel density within the uterus was significantly higher in all groups of TCDD exposed mice compared to control animals, with density correlated to the severity of disease. Both ESR1 and ESR2 protein exhibited alterations in expression in experimental mice compared to controls. Similar to women with endometriosis, we observed a significant reduction in the ratio of Esr1/Esr2 mRNA in all F1 mice compared to controls. Although this retrospective study was not designed to specifically address mechanisms associated with development of adenomyosis, our data suggest that developmental TCDD exposure permanently alters adult steroid responses which may contribute to the transgenerational development of adenomyosis.

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