Elevated inflammation is a known risk factor in the pathogenesis of PTB. Despite intensive
research, the etiology of idiopathic PTB is still unknown. The present study was designed to …

Methods: Maternal blood samples of PTD (n= 30) cases and equal number of term delivery
(n= 30) were collected at the time of labour. Women occupationally exposed to OCPs and …

Earlier studies have examined the role of environmental exposure to OCPs as a risk factor of
PTB. OCPs are ubiquitous in the environment and living organisms, and widely used in the …

We investigated the plasma levels of pesticides components namely polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), dieldrin, dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE), ethion, malathion, and …

Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) is a widely used flame retardant. Despite the presence of
TBBPA in gestational tissues and the importance of proper regulation of inflammatory …

To evaluate the cytokine balance and enzymatic alterations induced by environmental
pesticide exposure during pregnancy, this transversal study explored placentas derived from …

Worldwide, preterm birth accounts for more than 60% of prenatal morbidity and mortality and
is the leading cause of neonatal deaths. Globally, every year, around 13 million babies are …

Cumulative evidence has demonstrated that exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs) or phthalates (PAEs) contributes to a variety of adverse health effects. However, the …

Exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is related to several endocrine disorders. This
study examined the effect of maternal exposure of 3, 3′, 4, 4′, 5-pentachlorobiphenyl …

In India pre-term birth is the leading cause of death of infants and this number is
continuously increasing. Pre-term birth is an increasingly prevalent complex condition with …