Huypens, Peter; Sass, Steffen; Wu, Moya; Dyckhoff, Daniela; Tschöp, Matthias; Theis, Fabian; Marschall, Susan; Hrab? de Angelis, Martin; Beckers, Johannes
Titel:
Epigenetic germline inheritance of diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance.
Abstract:
There is considerable controversy regarding epigenetic inheritance in mammalian gametes. Using in vitro fertilization to ensure exclusive inheritance via the gametes, we show that a parental high-fat diet renders offspring more susceptible to developing obesity and diabetes in a sex- and parent of origin-specific mode. The epigenetic inheritance of acquired metabolic disorders may contribute to the current obesity and diabetes pandemic.