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Bisphenol a exposure disrupts genomic imprinting in the mouse.
PLoS genetics - 1 Apr 2013
Susiarjo Martha, Sasson Isaac, Mesaros Clementina, Bartolomei Marisa S
Abstract excerpt
Exposure to endocrine disruptors is associated with developmental defects. One compound of concern, to which humans are widely exposed, is bisphenol A (BPA). In model organisms, BPA exposure is linked to metabolic disorders, infertility, cancer, and behavior anomalies. Recently, BPA exposure has been linked to DNA methylation changes, indicating that epigenetic mechanisms may be relevant. We investigated effects...
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