Intergenerational Effect of Early Life Exposure to Permethrin: Changes in Global DNA Methylation and in Nurr1 Gene Expression

Intergenerational Effect of Early Life Exposure to Permethrin: Changes in Global DNA Methylation and in Nurr1 Gene Expression

Environmental exposure to pesticides during the early stages of development represents an important risk factor for the onset of neurodegenerative diseases in adult age. Neonatal exposure to Permethrin (PERM), a member of the family of synthetic pyrethroids, can induce a Parkinson-like disease and c...

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Main Authors: Laura Bordoni, Cinzia Nasuti, Maria Mirto, Fabio Caradonna, Rosita Gabbianelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
permethrin
intergenerational effect
Nurr1
global DNA methylation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/3/4/451

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