Impact of PM2.5 Emitted by Wood Smoke on the Expression of Glucose Transporter 1 (GLUT1) and Sodium-Dependent Vitamin C Transporter 2 (SVCT2) in the Rat Placenta: A Pregestational and Gestational Exposure Study.

ABSTRACT: Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emitted by wood smoke is a significant environmental pollutant associated with oxidative stress and hypoxia. These conditions can disrupt placental function by altering the expression of key nutrient transporters, such as glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) and sodium-dependent vitamin C transporter 2 (SVCT2), which are essential for fetal development. This study evaluates the effects of pregestational and gestational exposure to PM2.5 on GLUT1 and SVCT2 expression in the rat placenta. Pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed to either filtered air (FA) or non-filtered air (NFA) containing PM2.5 from wood combustion in a controlled exposure system. Four experimental groups were established: FA/FA (control), FA/NFA (gestational exposure), NFA/FA (pregestational ex

SUBMITTER: Villarroel F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12466713 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature