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The Effects of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Exposure During Adolescence on the Nervous System: A Comprehensive Review
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The Effects of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Exposure During Adolescence on the Nervous System: A Comprehensive Review

Amanda J Bullert, Jonathan A Doorn, Hanna E Stevens and Hans-Joachim Lehmler
Chemical research in toxicology, Vol.34(9), pp.1948-1952
09/20/2021
DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.1c00226
PMCID: PMC8456429
PMID: 34491731
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https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemrestox.1c00226View
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Abstract

Exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is implicated in adverse neurotoxic outcomes. However, the impact of PCBs on the adolescent nervous system has received inadequate attention. We conducted a comprehensive review to identify studies of neurotoxic outcomes following PCB exposure during the adolescent period in rodents. Only four papers were found to meet all inclusion criteria. PCB exposure in adolescent rats caused disruptions in the main functions of the prefrontal cortex, resulting in cognitive deficits. This comprehensive review demonstrates that more research is needed to characterize how PCB exposure adversely affects the adolescent nervous system.
Physical Sciences Toxicology Chemistry Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Multidisciplinary Life Sciences & Biomedicine Pharmacology & Pharmacy Science & Technology UIOWA OA Agreement ISRP Project 1 2020-2025

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