Oxylipins are active lipid compounds formed through the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids.
These compounds have drawn considerable attention due to the potential impact on human …

Microplastics (MPs) pollution is a growing global concern due to its potential threat to human
health, particularly concerning fetal health. Nevertheless, few studies have examined the …

Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to
infection, and its morbidity and mortality rates are increasing annually. It is an independent …

Background: The high-temperature requirement A 1 (HtrA1) is a multidomain secretory
protein with serine-protease activity, expressed in many tissues, including placenta, where …

Background: Phthalate exposures are ubiquitous during pregnancy and may contribute to
racial and ethnic disparities in preterm birth. Objectives: We investigated race and ethnicity …

Background Inflammation and oxidative stress are critical to pregnancy, but most human
study has focused on downstream, non-causal indicators. Oxylipins are lipid mediators of …

Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Elevated levels of oxidative stress have been associated with an increased risk of delivering …

Chronic exposure to Poly aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) may be associated with adverse
pregnancy outcomes. Disruption of hormonal and redox balance by toxic PAH metabolites …

Abstract Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which is a widely used phthalate (PAE), has
recently received public attention owing to it causing health problems. The aim of this study …

Preterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, yet the
cellular and molecular mechanisms driving this condition remain undeciphered, thus limiting …