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Therapeutic Effects of Organic Zinc on Reproductive Hormones, Insulin Resistance and Mtor Expression, As a Novel Component, in a Rat Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Publisher



Torshizi FF1 ; Chamani M1 ; Khodaei HR2 ; Sadeghi AA1 ; Hejazi SH3 ; Heravi RM4
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  1. 1. Department of Animal Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Animal Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Golpayegan Branch, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Skin Disease and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Animal Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences Published:2020


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Objective(s): Zinc is an effective factor in the reproductive system. Insulin resistance (IR) is known as an important disorder in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), which controls key cell activities, in particular, is activated in disorders such as PCOS. The present study was conducted to observe the therapeutic effects of organic zinc on IR, mTOR gene expression, and pathogenesis of PCOS in a rat model induced-PCOS. Materials and Methods: Experimental treatments were performed on control and treated groups, consisting of healthy controls (Control, water, and standard feed intake and daily injection of sesame oil alone), Polycystic control (PCO, injection of 4 mg/kg estradiol valerate (EV) for four weeks). Treated groups (PCO-ZM 25, PCO-ZM 75, and PCO-ZM 175) after 4 weeks of receiving EV, were daily given three levels of 25, 75, and 175 mg zinc methionine/kg BW for 15 days, respectively. Results: Injection of EV dramatically increased body and ovarian weights, levels of LH, testosterone, estradiol, triglyceride, fasting insulin, fasting glucose, HOMA-IR, IGF-1, gene expression of mTOR, and number of cysts (P<0.05). It also reduced the level of progesterone, HDL-C, and the number of antral follicles (P<0.05). However, by increasing zinc-methionine application especially at 175 mg/kg BW, the induction effects of EV were improved on ovarian cysts (P<0.05). Conclusion: Organic zinc showed beneficial effects in the EV induced PCOS rats via decreased insulin resistance and mTOR expression, restored the hormonal profile, and decreased the number of cysts in the ovaries. © 2020 Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
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