Alterations in the programming of energy metabolism in adolescents with background exposure to dioxins, dl-PCBs and PBDEs.

Dioxins and PCBs are highly toxic and persistent environmental pollutants that are measurable in humans worldwide. These persistent organic pollutants are associated with a higher incidence of diabetes mellitus. We hypothesise that perinatal (background) exposure to industrial pollutants like dioxin...

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Main Authors: Marike M Leijs, Janna G Koppe, Thomas Vulsma, Kees Olie, Wim M C van Aalderen, Pim de Voogt, Juliette Legler, Gavin W Ten Tusscher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5595283?pdf=render