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Polystyrene nanoplastics subchronic exposure impairs placental development through STAM2-mediated imbalance of trophoblastic calcium homeostasis

ABSTRACT: Nanoplastics, as an emerging persistent pollutant of global concern in recent years, have posed a potential threat to human health. However, there is little known about the adverse effects of nanoplastics on the female reproductive system. Here, polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) with a diameter of 50 nm were selected as representative nanosized plastic particles to investigate the potential effects of subchronic exposure on placenta development in mice.

ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus

SUBMITTER: Xin Yin

PROVIDER: PXD055447 | iProX | Fri Aug 30 00:00:00 BST 2024

REPOSITORIES: iProX

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