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From: Maternal exposure to nano-titanium dioxide impedes fetal development via endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in the placental labyrinth in mice

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The hydrodynamic diameter of TiO2 and Ti concentration in the fetus and the placenta. a Hydrodynamic size distribution of TiO2; b, c Titanium element (Ti) concentrations dose-dependently elevated in the fetuses with maternal exposure to TiO2 NPs. Ti concentration also increased in the placenta in the 10 and 50 mg/kg groups; d Decreased placenta Ti/fetus Ti concentration ratios suggested Ti transportation from the placenta to the fetus, hinting disturbed placental barrier function. Data are presented as mean ± SEM. n = 3 mice or placentas. *p < 0.05 as compared with the normal control (NC)

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Particle and Fibre Toxicology

ISSN: 1743-8977

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