Placental transfer of the polybrominated diphenyl ethers BDE-47, BDE-99 and BDE-209 in a human placenta perfusion system: an experimental study

• Main Authors: Frederiksen Marie (Author), Vorkamp Katrin (Author), Mathiesen Line (Author), Mose Tina (Author), Knudsen Lisbeth E (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: BMC, 2010-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• נושאים: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been widely used as flame retardants in consumer products. PBDEs may affect thyroid hormone homeostasis, which can result in irreversible damage of cognitive performance, motor skills and a...