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The behavioral effects of gestational and lactational benzo[a]pyrene exposure vary by sex and genotype in mice with differences at the Ahr and Cyp1a2 loci.
Neurotoxicology and teratology - 1 Jan 2000
Honaker Amanda, Kyntchev Angela, Foster Emma, Clough Katelyn, Hawk Greg, Asiedu Emmanuella, Berling Kevin, DeBurger Emma, Feltner Mackenzie, Ferguson Victoria, Forrest Philip Tyler, Jenkins Kayla, Massie Lisa, Mullaguru Jayasree, Niang Mame Diarra, Perry Connor, Sene Yvonne, Towell Aria, Curran Christine Perdan
Abstract excerpt
Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) and known carcinogen in the Top 10 on the United States' list of priority pollutants. Humans are exposed through a variety of sources including tobacco smoke, grilled foods and fossil fuel combustion. Recent studies of children exposed to higher levels of PAHs during pregnancy and early life have identified numerous adverse effects on the brain and...
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