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Postnatal Iron Deficiency Alters Brain Development in Piglets.

Brian J Leyshon¹, Emily C Radlowski², Austin T Mudd³

¹Division of Nutritional Sciences.

The Journal of Nutrition

|June 10, 2016

Summary

Postnatal iron deficiency (ID) in piglets significantly impacts brain development, particularly white matter integrity. These findings may explain long-term cognitive deficits observed in iron-deficient individuals.

Keywords:

histology iron deficiency magnetic resonance imaging micronutrient deficiency myelin neonatal neurodevelopment oligodendrocyte piglet white matter

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Developmental Biology
Nutritional Science

Background:

Postnatal iron deficiency (ID) is linked to cognitive deficits, suggesting impaired brain development.
Limited research exists on ID's effects in animals with gyrencephalic brains.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of postnatal iron deficiency on brain development in piglets.

Main Methods:

Piglets were fed iron-adequate (control) or iron-deficient diets from postnatal day 2 to 29/30.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) assessed brain macrostructure, microstructure, and metabolites.
Iron status was confirmed via hematocrit, hemoglobin, and liver iron measurements.

Main Results:

Iron deficiency reduced hematocrit, hemoglobin, and liver iron levels.
While brain region volumes were unaffected, ID altered brain composition, notably reducing white matter.
Lower fractional anisotropy in the corpus callosum and whole brain white matter indicated compromised white matter microstructure in ID piglets.

Conclusions:

Postnatal iron deficiency significantly affects piglet brain development, with a pronounced impact on white matter.
These developmental changes may underlie persistent detrimental effects on cognition.