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Genes Nutr (2013) 8:411–423 DOI 10.1007/s12263-012-0328-0 RESEARCH PAPER Differences in metabolomic and transcriptomic profiles between responders and non-responders to an n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) supplementation Iwona Rudkowska • Ann-Marie Paradis • Elisabeth Thifault • Pierre Julien • Olivier Barbier • Patrick Couture • Simone Lemieux • Marie-Claude Vohl Received: 9 July 2012 / Accepted: 27 November 2012 / Published online: 19 December 2012 Ó Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012 Abstract Studies have demonstrated large within-popu- key genes in lipid metabolism: fatty acid desaturase 2, lation heterogeneity in plasma triacylglycerol (TG) phospholipase A2 group IVA, arachidonate 15-lipoxyge- response to n-3 PUFA supplementation. The objective of nase, phosphatidylethanolamine N-methyltransferase, the study was to compare metabolomic and transcriptomic monoglyceride lipase, and glycerol-3-phosphate acyl- profiles of responders and non-responders of an n-3 PUFA transferase, were expressed in opposing direction between supplementation. Thirty subjects completed a 2-week run- subgroups. In sum, results highlight key differences in lipid in period followed by a 6-week supplementation with n-3 metabolism of non-responders compared to responders PUFA (3 g/d). Six subjects did not lower their plasma TG after an n-3 PUFA supplementation, which may explain the (?9 %) levels (non-responders) and were matched to 6 inter-individual variability in plasma TG response. subjects who lowered TG (-41 %) concentrations (responders) after the n-3 PUFA supplementation. Pre-n-3 Keywords Lipidomics Á Metabolic pathways Á PUFA supplementation characteristics did not differ Metabolites Á Microarray Á Nutrigenomics between the non-responders and responders except for plasma glucose concentrations. In responders, changes Abbreviations were observed for plasma hexose concentrations, docosa- AC Acylcarnitines hexaenoic acid, stearoyl-CoA-desaturase-18 ratio, and the AGPAT 1-Acylglycerol-3-phosphate extent of saturation of glycerophosphatidylcholine after n-3 O-acyltransferases PUFA supplementation; however, no change in these ALOX15 Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase parameters was observed in non-responders. Transcrip- CPT Cell preparation tube tomic profiles after n-3 PUFA supplementation indicate D5D Delta5-desaturase changes in glycerophospholipid metabolism in both sub- DHA Docosahexaenoic acid groups and sphingolipid metabolism in non-responders. Six EPA Eicosapentaenoic acid FDR False discovery rate FA Fatty acid Electronic supplementary material The online version of this FADS2 Fatty acid desaturase 2 article (doi:10.1007/s12263-012-0328-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. ELOVL2 Fatty acid elongase GPAM Glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase I. Rudkowska Á A.-M. Paradis Á E. Thifault Á P. Couture Á glyPC Glycerophosphatidylcholines & S. Lemieux Á M.-C. Vohl ( ) HDL-C High-density lipoprotein cholesterol Institute of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Pavillon des Services, 2440, HIF Hypoxia-inducible factor Boulevard Hochelaga, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada IPA Ingenuity pathway analysis e-mail: [email protected] LDL-C Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol LPL Lipoprotein lipase I. Rudkowska Á P. Julien Á O. Barbier Á M.-C. Vohl Endocrinology and Genomics, Laval University Medical Center, lysoPC Lysophosphatidylcholines Quebec, QC, Canada MGLL Monoglyceride lipase 123 412 Genes Nutr (2013) 8:411–423 MUFA Monounsaturated FA profile (Bouwens et al. 2009; Rudkowska et al. 2013). NrF2 Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 Overall, the assessment of metabolic and transcriptomic NF-kB Nuclear factor kB profiles can potentially enlighten us on changes that occur PLA2 Phospholipase A2 in physiological pathways. PNPLA2 Patatin-like phospholipase domain containing Thus, the objective was to examine whether metabolo- 2 me and transcriptome analyses can be used to distinguish PBMCs Peripheral blood mononuclear cells between subjects who respond and who do not respond to PPARA Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor an n-3 PUFA supplementation by lowering plasma TG alpha concentrations. PEMT Phosphatidylethanolamine N-methyltransferase SCD Stearoyl-CoA desaturase Subjects and methods TC Total cholesterol TG Triacylglycerol Study population SAM Significance analysis of microarrays SM Sphingomyelins A total of 254 subjects from the greater Quebec City metropolitan area were recruited to participate in the study. In total, 210 subjects completed the intervention protocol. For the purpose of this large-scale ‘‘Omics’’ study, the first 30 subjects who completed the study were included for the Introduction metabolomic and transcriptomic profiling. Further, subjects who completed the study were separated into sub-groups: The cardioprotective properties of the fish oil-derived long- responders and non-responders. Non-responders are chain n-3 PUFAs, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) defined by no reduction in plasma TG concentrations after and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have been demonstrated the n-3 PUFA supplementation (change in plasma TG in numerous studies (Harris 1997). The evidence from those of C0 mmol/L; TG post-n-3 PUFA minus TG pre-n-3 studies indicates that n-3 PUFA have hypo-triglyceridemic, PUFA supplementation). anti-inflammatory, anti-atherogenic, and anti-arrhythmic Participants had a BMI between 25 and 40 kg/m2 and effects, which are the potential underlying mechanisms for were not currently taking any lipid-lowering medications. reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (Harris 1997). Subjects were excluded from the study if they had taken Yet, there is well-recognized heterogeneity in triacylglyc- n-3 PUFA supplements for at least 6 months prior, used erol (TG) response to n-3 PUFA supplementation (Madden oral hypolipidemic therapy, or had been diagnosed with et al. 2011): for example, 31 % of all volunteers from the diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism, or other known Fish Oil Intervention and Genotype (FINGEN) Study metabolic disorders such as severe dyslipidemia or coro- showed no reduction in TG after 1.8 g EPA and DHA per nary heart disease. The experimental protocol was day for 8 weeks (Caslake et al. 2008). This heterogeneity in approved by the Ethics Committees of Laval University TG response within studies is likely to be at least partly Hospital Research Center and Laval University. This trial attributable to genetic variability within the study popula- was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01343342. tion that may be apparent in metabolic pathways. The analysis of metabolomic and transcriptomic signa- Study design and diets tures pre- and post-n-3 PUFA supplementation may pro- vide information on the physiological pathways which are First, subjects followed a run-in period of 2 weeks. Indi- affected by supplementation. Previous studies have dem- vidual dietary instructions were given by a trained dietician onstrated the effects of nutrient intakes on the specific to achieve the recommendation from Canada’s Food metabolomic profiles (Suhre et al. 2011; Wittwer et al. Guide. Subjects were asked to follow these dietary rec- 2011). Further, alterations in the metabolome may derive ommendations and maintain their body weight stable from changes in gene expression levels (Wittwer et al. throughout the protocol. Some specifications were given 2011). Recent studies demonstrate that peripheral blood regarding the n-3 PUFA dietary intake: not exceed 2 fish or mononuclear cells (PBMCs) profiling adequately reflect seafood servings per week (max 150 g), prefer white flesh gene expression levels of various tissues (Liew et al. 2006; fishes instead of fatty fishes (examples were given), and Rudkowska et al. 2011b). Studies showed that supple- avoid enriched n-3 PUFA dietary products such as some mentation with n-3 PUFA can alter gene expressions milks, juices, breads, and eggs. Subjects were also asked toward a more anti-atherogenic and anti-inflammatory to limit their alcohol consumption during the protocol; 123 Genes Nutr (2013) 8:411–423 413 2 regular drinks per week (approximately 28 grams of alcohol (21,0009g, 15 min) and washed twice with 0.9 % NaCl per week) were allowed. In addition, subjects were not solution. Cell membranes were resuspended in 200 lLof allowed to take n-3 PUFA supplements (such as flaxseed), the NaCl solution and were spiked with phosphatidylcho- vitamins or natural health products during the protocol. line C:15 (Avanti Polar Lipids, Alabaster, AL), used as Second, after the run-in period, each participant received internal standard. Lipids were extracted using a mixture of a bottle containing needed fish oil capsules for the fol- chloroform–methanol (2:1 v/v) according to a modified lowing 6 weeks. They were invited to take 5 (1 g of fish oil Folch method (Shaikh and Downar 1981). Fatty acid pro- concentrate each) capsules per day (Ocean Nutrition, Nova files were obtained after methylation in methanol/benzene Scotia, Canada), providing a total of 3 g of n-3 PUFA 4:1 (v/v) (Lepage and Roy 1986) and capillary gas chro- (including 1.9 g EPA and 1.1 g DHA) per day. For a matography using a temperature gradient on a HP5890 gas facilitated digestion, we recommended to take fish oil chromatograph (Hewlett Packard, Toronto, Canada) capsules while eating. Compliance was assessed from the equipped with a HP-88 capillary column (100 m 9 return of bottles. Subjects were asked to report any devi- 0.25 mm i.d. 9 0.20 lm film thickness; Agilent Technol-