Placental transfer of the polybrominated diphenyl ethers BDE-47, BDE-99 and BDE-209 in a human placenta perfusion system: an experimental study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been widely used as flame retardants in consumer products. PBDEs may affect thyroid hormone homeostasis, which can result in irreversible damage of cognitive performance, motor skills and a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-07-01
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| Series: | Environmental Health |
| Online Access: | http://www.ehjournal.net/content/9/1/32 |