Preeclampsia is one of the most common obstetrical complications worldwide. The
pathomechanism of this disease begins with abnormal placentation in early pregnancy …

Even decades after the discovery of Cadmium (Cd) toxicity, research on this heavy metal is
still a hot topic in scientific literature: as we wrote this review, more than 1440 scientific …

Background Among various air pollutants, particulate matter (PM) is the most harmful and
representative pollutant. Although several studies have shown a link between particulate …

Minimizing exposure of the fetus to medication and reducing adverse off-target effects in the
mother are the primary challenges in developing novel drugs to treat pregnancy …

A balanced communication between the mother, placenta and foetus is crucial to reach a
successful pregnancy. Several windows of exposure to environmental toxins are present …

Background Intrauterine metal exposures and aberrations in placental processes are known
contributors to being born small for gestational age (SGA). However, studies to date have …

Background and aim Placental efflux transporter proteins, such as BCRP, reduce the
placental and fetal toxicity of environmental contaminants but have received little attention in …

Neurodevelopmental disorders are constantly increasing on a global scale. Some elements
like heavy metals are known to be neurotoxic. In this cross-sectional study we assessed the …

Prenatal exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), bisphenol A (BPA), lead (Pb), total
mercury (THg), and methylmercury (MeHg) can affect fetal development. Factors influencing …

The placental barrier can protect the fetus from contact with harmful substances. The potent
neurotoxin methylmercury (MeHg), however, is very efficiently transported across the …