Subacute Exposure to an Environmentally Relevant Dose of Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate during Gestation Alters the Cecal Microbiome, but Not Pregnancy Outcomes in Mice

Subacute Exposure to an Environmentally Relevant Dose of Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate during Gestation Alters the Cecal Microbiome, but Not Pregnancy Outcomes in Mice

Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) is a plasticizer commonly found in polyvinyl chloride, medical equipment, and food packaging. DEHP has been shown to target the reproductive system and alter the gut microbiome in humans and experimental animals. However, very little is known about the impact of DEHP...

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Main Authors: Karen Chiu, Shah Tauseef Bashir, Liying Gao, Jessica Gutierrez, Maria R. C. de Godoy, Jenny Drnevich, Christopher J. Fields, Isaac Cann, Jodi A. Flaws, Romana A. Nowak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
endocrine-disrupting chemicals
di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
gut microbiome
gestational exposure
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/9/9/215

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