Cytokine dysregulation in autism spectrum disorders (ASD): possible role of the environment

PE Goines, P Ashwood - Neurotoxicology and teratology, 2013 - Elsevier
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental diseases that affect an alarming
number of individuals. The etiological basis of ASD is unclear, and evidence suggests it …

Cellular and physiological mechanisms of halogenated and organophosphorus flame retardant toxicity

L Khani, L Martin, Ł Pułaski - Science of the Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Flame retardants (FRs) are chemical substances used to inhibit the spread of fire in
numerous industrial applications, and their abundance in modern manufactured products in …

A review of human exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in China

K Ni, Y Lu, T Wang, K Kannan, J Gosens, L Xu… - International journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
This paper reviews recent studies on human exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDEs) in China, with particular focus on external exposure routes (eg diet and dust …

BDE-47 induces immunotoxicity in RAW264. 7 macrophages through the reactive oxygen species-mediated mitochondrial apoptotic pathway

Q Gao, ZY Zhou, YN He, MH Dong, ZN Wang… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are classic and emerging pollutants that are
potentially harmful to the human immune system. Research on their immunotoxicity and …

In vitro immune toxicity of polybrominated diphenyl ethers on murine peritoneal macrophages: apoptosis and immune cell dysfunction

QY Lv, B Wan, LH Guo, L Zhao, Y Yang - Chemosphere, 2015 - Elsevier
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are widely used as flame retardants and are often
detected in the environment, wildlife, and humans, presenting potential threats to ecosystem …

Molecular mechanisms of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (BDE-47, BDE-100, and BDE-153) in human breast cancer cells and patient-derived xenografts

N Kanaya, L Bernal, G Chang, T Yamamoto… - Toxicological …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been used as flame retardants in household
materials. Their environmental persistence has led to continuous human exposure and …

Residential levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers and risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia in California

MH Ward, JS Colt, NC Deziel… - Environmental …, 2014 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: House dust is a major source of exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDEs), which are found at high levels in US homes. Methods: We studied 167 acute …

[PDF][PDF] Dietary exposure to additives and sorbed contaminants from ingested microplastic particles through the consumption of fisheries and aquaculture products

EG Gamarro, V Costanzo - Microplastic in the Environment …, 2022 - library.oapen.org
Microplastics and nanoplastics may be found in the gastrointestinal tract of some aquatic
animals and could potentially be ingested by humans if consumed whole. Information on the …

Effects of an environmentally relevant PCB-mixture on immune function, clinical chemistry, and thyroid hormone levels in adult female B6C3F1 mice

PA Fair, MM Peden-Adams… - Journal of Toxicology …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been assessed for immunotoxicity; however,
humans and wildlife are exposed to multiple PCBs environmentally. Therefore, the aim of …

Immunity and inflammatory responses in gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata L.) exposed to sub-lethal mixture of carbamazepine, cadmium chloride and …

C Espinosa-Ruiz, S Manuguerra, M Morghese… - Fish & Shellfish …, 2021 - Elsevier
Chemical contaminants such as industrial and urban by-products, pharmaceuticals, drugs
metabolites and, plastics, are continuously found in the oceans, affecting its quality and …