A review of the transplacental transfer of persistent halogenated organic pollutants: Transfer characteristics, influential factors, and mechanisms

A review of the transplacental transfer of persistent halogenated organic pollutants: Transfer characteristics, influential factors, and mechanisms

Persistent halogenated organic pollutants (HOPs) are a class of toxic chemicals, which may have adverse effects on fetuses via transplacental transfer from their mothers. Here, we review reported internal exposure levels of various HOPs (organochlorinated pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls, polyb...

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Main Authors: Xiaolan Zhang, Xiaomeng Cheng, Bingli Lei, Guoxia Zhang, Yuhao Bi, Yingxin Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Environment International
Subjects:
Transplacental transfer
Halogenated persistent organic pollutants
Transfer ratio
Transfer mechanisms
Physicochemical properties
Solubility
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412020321796

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