Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of persistent organic pollutants that
are carcinogenic, mutagenic, endocrine-toxic, and immunotoxic. PAHs can be found in …

Survivors of preterm birth struggle with multitudes of disabilities due to improper in utero
programming of various tissues and organ systems contributing to adult-onset diseases at a …

Rationale: Phagocytosis of silicon dioxide (SiO2) into lung cells causes an inflammatory
cascade that results in fibroblast proliferation and migration, followed by fibrosis. Circular …

BACKGROUND The key oncogene B-cell lymphoma 6 (BCL6) drives malignant progression
by promoting proliferation, overriding DNA damage checkpoints and blocking cell terminal …

Zika virus (ZIKV) can be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, causing adverse
fetal outcomes. Several studies have indicated that ZIKV can damage the fetal brain directly; …

Implantation and maintenance of pregnancy involve intricate immunological processes that
enable the develo** fetus to coexist with the maternal immune system. Progesterone, a …

Monocultures of different placental cells are used for many physiological and toxicological
studies; however, they are not a true reflection of the interaction between placenta and fetus …

Implantation is the final and most important stage of embryogenesis and is of paramount
importance in achieving a successful pregnancy. Progesterone and estrogen are steroid …

Background: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are environmental chemicals/toxicants
that humans are exposed to, interfering with the action of multiple hormones. Bisphenol A …

Progesterone receptor membrane component 1 (PGRMC1) mediates the antiapoptotic
action of progesterone (P4). PGRMC1 interacts with plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 RNA …