Placental Mitochondrial DNA Content and Particulate Air Pollution during in Utero Life
Author(s) -
Bram G. Janssen,
Elke Munters,
Nicky Pieters,
Karen Smeets,
B. Cox,
Ann Cuypers,
Frans Fierens,
Joris Penders,
Jaco Vangronsveld,
Wilfried Gyselaers,
Tim S. Nawrot
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
environmental health perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.257
H-Index - 282
eISSN - 1552-9924
pISSN - 0091-6765
DOI - 10.1289/ehp.1104458
Subject(s) - in utero , mitochondrial dna , particulates , air pollution , environmental chemistry , mitochondrion , pregnancy , biology , chemistry , environmental health , physiology , medicine , genetics , fetus , ecology , gene
Studies emphasize the importance of particulate matter (PM) in the formation of reactive oxygen species and inflammation. We hypothesized that these processes can influence mitochondrial function of the placenta and fetus.
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