An Altered DNA Methylation Status in the Human Umbilical Cord Is Correlated with Maternal Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls

An Altered DNA Methylation Status in the Human Umbilical Cord Is Correlated with Maternal Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls

Maternal exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) results in abnormal fetal development, possibly because of epigenetic alterations. However, the association between PCB levels in cord serum with fetal DNA methylation status in cord tissue is unclear. This study aims to identify alterations in D...

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Main Authors: Akifumi Eguchi, Shino Nishizawa-Jotaki, Hiromi Tanabe, Bahityar Rahmutulla, Masahiro Watanabe, Hidenobu Miyaso, Emiko Todaka, Kenichi Sakurai, Atsushi Kaneda, Chisato Mori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
polychlorinated biphenyl
birth cohort
DNA methylation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/15/2786

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