Maternal Caffeine Intake Disrupts Eggshell Integrity and Retards Larval Development by Reducing Yolk Production in a <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> Model

During pregnancy, most women are exposed to caffeine, which is a widely consumed psychoactive substance. However, the consequences of maternal caffeine intake on the child remain largely unknown. Here, we investigated the intergenerational effects of maternal caffeine intake on offspring in a <i&...

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Main Authors: Hyemin Min, Esther Youn, Yhong-Hee Shim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1334