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PON1 DNA methylation and neurobehavior in Mexican-American children with prenatal organophosphate exposure.
Environment international - 1 Dec 2018
Huen Karen, Solomon Olivia, Kogut Katherine, Eskenazi Brenda, Holland Nina
Abstract excerpt
PON1 is a multifunctional enzyme involved in oxidative stress and detoxification of some organophosphate (OP) pesticides. It has been associated with nervous system diseases like Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and autism. We previously found that PON1 susceptible genotypes were associated with lower IQ scores in children. Epigenetic marks, such as DNA methylation, can...
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