Biomonitoring of bisphenol A concentrations in maternal and umbilical cord blood in regard to birth outcomes and adipokine expression: a birth cohort study in Taiwan

• Main Authors: Chou Wei-Chun (Author), Chen Jyh-Larng (Author), Lin Chung-Fen (Author), Chen Yi-Chun (Author), Shih Feng-Cheng (Author), Chuang Chun-Yu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bisphenol A (BPA) is a sealant and flux of plastic materials and has been determined to be an endocrine-disrupting chemical. Prenatal exposure to BPA can lead to substantial adverse effects on fetal growth and development. This study...