TY - JOUR
T1 - Rapid body weight gain increases the risk of UV radiation-induced skin carcinogenesis in SKH-1 hairless mice
AU - Dinkova-Kostova, Albena T.
AU - Fahey, Jed W.
AU - Jenkins, Stephanie N.
AU - Wehage, Scott L.
AU - Talalay, Paul
PY - 2008/8
Y1 - 2008/8
N2 - Although it is well known that caloric restriction reduces the risk of chronic diseases including cancer, the role of weight gain in the development of UV light-induced tumors has not, to our knowledge, been investigated. In view of the increase in obesity worldwide, we asked the question whether there is any relationship between body weight gain and skin tumor development. We subjected 3 groups, each composed of 30 SKH-1 hairless female mice, to UV radiation (30 mJ/cm(2), twice weekly for 17 weeks) and observed tumor formation over the ensuing 8 to 13 weeks: group I received pelleted diet; group 2 received pellets during the irradiation period and was then switched to powder; and group 3 received powder exclusively. At the end of the experiment, the mean body weight of group 1 was 32.1 +/- 0.5 g, whereas that of groups 2 and 3 was 39.0 +/- 1.5 and 39.5 +/- 1.4 g, respectively. Tumor incidence reached 90% at 8 weeks after completion of irradiation for the animals in group 3 and at 13 weeks for the animals in group 2. Similarly, at 8 weeks after irradiation when all animals of group 3 were euthanized, tumor multiplicity was 0.8, 1.2, and 3.2 for groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Thus, in comparison with the mice consuming pellets, the powder-fed mice gained weight more rapidly and developed tumors much faster. Considering the escalating numbers of individuals worldwide who are overweight or obese, our findings provide further impetus for advocating healthier diets and maintenance of constant body weight in adults. (C) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
AB - Although it is well known that caloric restriction reduces the risk of chronic diseases including cancer, the role of weight gain in the development of UV light-induced tumors has not, to our knowledge, been investigated. In view of the increase in obesity worldwide, we asked the question whether there is any relationship between body weight gain and skin tumor development. We subjected 3 groups, each composed of 30 SKH-1 hairless female mice, to UV radiation (30 mJ/cm(2), twice weekly for 17 weeks) and observed tumor formation over the ensuing 8 to 13 weeks: group I received pelleted diet; group 2 received pellets during the irradiation period and was then switched to powder; and group 3 received powder exclusively. At the end of the experiment, the mean body weight of group 1 was 32.1 +/- 0.5 g, whereas that of groups 2 and 3 was 39.0 +/- 1.5 and 39.5 +/- 1.4 g, respectively. Tumor incidence reached 90% at 8 weeks after completion of irradiation for the animals in group 3 and at 13 weeks for the animals in group 2. Similarly, at 8 weeks after irradiation when all animals of group 3 were euthanized, tumor multiplicity was 0.8, 1.2, and 3.2 for groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Thus, in comparison with the mice consuming pellets, the powder-fed mice gained weight more rapidly and developed tumors much faster. Considering the escalating numbers of individuals worldwide who are overweight or obese, our findings provide further impetus for advocating healthier diets and maintenance of constant body weight in adults. (C) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
KW - ultraviolet radiation
KW - skin cancer
KW - obesity
KW - body weight gain
KW - mice
KW - RESTRICTION
KW - OBESITY
KW - LIGHT
KW - PREVENTION
KW - APOPTOSIS
KW - CAFFEINE
KW - STRESS
KW - CANCER
KW - TEA
U2 - 10.1016/j.nutres.2008.05.009
DO - 10.1016/j.nutres.2008.05.009
M3 - Article
C2 - 19083457
SN - 1613-4125
VL - 28
SP - 539
EP - 543
JO - Molecular Nutrition & Food Research
JF - Molecular Nutrition & Food Research
IS - 8
ER -