Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Chemicals and Cardiovascular Disease: Experimental and Epidemiological Evidence
Polyfluoro- and perfluoro–alkyl substances (PFAS) are organic chemicals extensively used worldwide for industry and consumer products. Due to their chemical stability, PFAS represent a major cause of environmental pollution. PFAS accumulate in animal and human blood and tissues exerting their toxici...
Main Authors: | Alessandra Meneguzzi, Cristiano Fava, Marco Castelli, Pietro Minuz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-07-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Endocrinology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.706352/full |
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