Benzo[a]pyrene-Induced Developmental Toxicity in <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i>: Potential Involvement of Insulin/IGF Signaling and Collagen Gene Dysregulation

Benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) is a widespread and persistent organic pollutant that poses serious threats to human health. Although its carcinogenic properties have been extensively studied, its developmental toxicity and underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this study, we employed <i>C...

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Published in:	Toxics
Main Authors:	Jinjin Zhou, Yage Shi, Yanfeng Zhou, Yang Ge
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Subjects:	benz[a]pyrene <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> developmental toxicity cuticle collagen
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/5/384