Correlation between mixed exposure to several heavy metals during early pregnancy and fetal low birth weight: Possible mediating effect of mitochondrial DNA copy number
In conclusion, our data suggest that changes in mtDNAcn may mediate the association between Mn exposure during early pregnancy and the development of LBW. This study not only provides new evidence of the relationship between HMs exposure and fetal developmental disorders in China, but also serves as a valuable reference for global awareness regarding the effects of environmental pollution during pregnancy on fetal health.
Authors
- Zhiwei Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8205-420X)
- Yingjie Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1129-0213)
- Tianyu Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9526-4591)
- Mi Pan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5134-8205)
- Qitao Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1789-0778)
- Yongjie Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4226-7614)
- Meng Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0063-7100)
- Yan Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1337-9454)
Institutions
- Guangxi Academy of Special Crops (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical College (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
- Published
- 2025-05-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.118276
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.60