Effects of a High-Fat Diet and Docosahexaenoic Acid during Pregnancy on Fatty Acid Composition in the Fetal Livers of Mice

Effects of a High-Fat Diet and Docosahexaenoic Acid during Pregnancy on Fatty Acid Composition in the Fetal Livers of Mice

A high-fat diet (HFD) during pregnancy promotes fat accumulation and reduces docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels in the liver of the offspring at postnatal ages, which can depend on fetal sex. However, the prenatal mechanisms behind these associations are still unclear. Thus, we analyzed if an HFD alt...

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Main Authors: Daniela Álvarez, Macarena Ortiz, Gabriel Valdebenito, Nicolás Crisosto, Bárbara Echiburú, Rodrigo Valenzuela, Alejandra Espinosa, Manuel Maliqueo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
pregnancy
high-fat diet
docosahexaenoic acid
maternal liver
placenta
fetal liver
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/21/4696

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