CellWell record HH-78703
Chemical disruption of placental thyroid hormone signalling: a systematic review that highlights sex-specific effects
Swan J; Zhurenko D; Huttunen KM; Rysä J
Archives of toxicology · 2026
In plain language
A systematic review of 24 studies found persistent organic pollutants, flame retardants and pharmaceuticals can disrupt placental thyroid hormone transporters and enzymes, with several reporting sex-specific and sometimes opposite effects by foetal sex.
- Evidence
- Established
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