Elevated Micro- and Nanoplastics Detected in Preterm Human Placentae
Michael D. Jochum,
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Marcus Garcia,
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Alexandra Hammerquist
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et al.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Abstract
Recent
analytical
advancements
have
uncovered
increasing
micro-
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
in
environmental,
dietary,
biological
domains,
raising
concerns
about
their
health
impacts.
Preterm
birth
(PTB),
a
leading
cause
of
maternal
neonatal
morbidity
mortality,
may
be
influenced
by
MNP
exposure,
yet
this
relationship
remains
unexplored.
This
study
quantified
12
polymers
placentae
from
term
(n=87)
preterm
(n=71)
deliveries
using
pyrolysis-gas
chromatography/mass
spectrometry
(Py-GC/MS).
Cumulative
concentrations
were
28%
higher
PTB
(mean
±SD:
224.7
±
180.7
µg/g
vs.
175.5
137.9
µg/g;
p=0.038).
Polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC),
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET),
polyurethane
(PU),
polycarbonate
(PC)
significantly
elevated
PTB,
PET,
PU,
PC
inversely
correlated
with
gestational
age
weight.
Logistic
regression
identified
PVC
as
independent
predictors
PTB.
These
findings
suggest
total
specific
MNPs
are
associated
providing
actionable
insights
emphasizing
the
importance
minimizing
exposure
during
pregnancy.
Language: Английский
Placental Weight as a Predictor of Future Health: Insights from a Large-scale Genome-wide Association Study
Qinyi Zhang,
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Tianhan Xu,
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Sihui Yu
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et al.
Placenta,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
164, P. 10 - 20
Published: March 12, 2025
Language: Английский
Genetics and epigenetics in gestational diabetes contributing to type 2 diabetes
Dewei Kong,
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Oliwia Kowalik,
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Emma Garratt
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et al.
Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
An update review of the application of single-cell RNA sequencing in pregnancy-related diseases
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Reproductive
success
hinges
on
the
presence
of
a
robust
and
functional
placenta.
Examining
placenta
provides
insight
about
progression
pregnancy
valuable
information
normal
developmental
trajectory
fetus.
The
current
limitations
using
bulk
RNA-sequencing
(RNA-seq)
analysis
stem
from
diverse
composition
placenta,
hindering
comprehensive
description
how
distinct
trophoblast
cell
expression
patterns
contribute
to
establishment
sustenance
successful
pregnancy.
At
present,
transcriptional
landscape
intricate
tissues
increasingly
relies
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq).
A
few
investigations
have
utilized
scRNA-seq
technology
examine
codes
governing
transcriptome
regulation
in
cells
at
maternal-fetal
interface.
In
this
review,
we
explore
fundamental
principles
technology,
offering
latest
overview
human
placental
studies
utilizing
method
across
various
gestational
weeks
both
pregnancies
pregnancy-related
diseases,
including
recurrent
loss
(RPL),
preeclampsia
(PE),
preterm
birth,
diabetes
mellitus
(GDM).
Furthermore,
discuss
future
perspectives
within
realm
reproduction.
It
seems
that
stands
out
as
one
crucial
tools
for
studying
etiology
complications.
direction
applications
may
involve
devolving
into
biology,
with
primary
focus
understanding
variations
activity
among
highly
specific
populations.
Our
goal
is
provide
obstetricians
an
updated
related
complications,
providing
understandings
aid
diagnosis
treatment
these
conditions,
ultimately
improving
maternal
fetal
prognosis.
Language: Английский