DNA hypomethylation is associated with in utero exposure to cotinine and PFCs~!

"Global DNA methylation was inversely correlated with serum PFOA (r = -0.72, p < 0.01) but not PFOS levels. Serum Y chromosome analyses did not detect maternal DNA cross-contamination. This study supports the use of global DNA methylation status as a biomarker of in utero exposure to cigarette smoke and PFCs."

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The Role of Nrf2 and MAPK Pathways in PFOS-Induced Oxidative Stress in Zebrafish Embryos

"knockdown of Nrf2 reduced PFOS-induced HO-1 gene expression"

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Widespread Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels

"A study published November 2, 2009 ahead of print in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) suggests that polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFCs) may affect serum cholesterol levels in people."

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