The present study was aimed to determine the effects of lactational exposure of PCBs (Aroclor 1254) on Leydig cellular steroidogenesis in F progeny rats. Lactating dams were orally treated by gavage with different doses of PCBs (1, 2 and 5mg/kg b.wt./day). Male progenies were sacrificed on PND60. Our results demonstrated that exposure to PCBs decreased the body weight, testis weight and anogenital distance (AGD) index in the F progeny rats. Importantly, PCBs exposure reduced the serum levels of LH, testosterone and estradiol. Interestingly, PCBs caused a decrease in the Leydig cell population along with decreased activities of steroidogenic enzymes 3β- and 17β-HSD. Additionally, we observed a significant decrease in LHR, SR-B1, StAR protein, Cyp11a1, 3β-HSD, Cyp17a1, 17β-HSD, 5α-reductase, Cyp19a1 and AR gene expression in the Leydig cells of progeny rats. In conclusion, our study demonstrates that lactational exposure of PCBs alters Leydig cellular steroidogenesis in the F progeny rats.
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