Human placental transfer of perfluoroalkyl acid precursors: Levels and profiles in paired maternal and cord serum

Yang, L; Wang, Z; Shi, Y; Li, J; Wang, Y; Zhao, Y; Wu, Y; Cai, Z

HERO ID

3857461

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2016

Language

English

PMID

26517392

HERO ID 3857461
In Press No
Year 2016
Title Human placental transfer of perfluoroalkyl acid precursors: Levels and profiles in paired maternal and cord serum
Authors Yang, L; Wang, Z; Shi, Y; Li, J; Wang, Y; Zhao, Y; Wu, Y; Cai, Z
Journal Chemosphere
Volume 144
Page Numbers 1631-1638
Abstract Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) precursors, the indirect source of PFAA exposure, have been observed in environmental and human samples. However, the maternal-fetal transfer of these chemicals has not been well examined. In this study, 50 paired maternal and cord serum samples collected in Jiangsu province of China were analyzed for fifteen PFAA precursors. Among the detected PFAAs, 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonate (6:2 FTS), N-methyl- and N-ethyl-perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetates had comparable detection rate in both maternal and cord sera, while the mean concentrations and detection rates of 8:2 FTS and perfluorooctane sulfonamide (PFOSA) were higher in maternal sera compared to cord sera (Mann-Whitney U test, P < 0.05). Analysis of variance and least significant difference tests showed that the youngest maternal age group (21-24 years old) had the highest concentration of 6:2 FTS in cord sera. Maternal serum PFOSA was found significantly correlated with the cord serum perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) (Spearman test, r = 0.361, P = 0.010), indicating that maternal serum PFOSA might be an indirect source of PFOS in fetuses. The obtained results suggested the potential prenatal exposure and human placental transfer of perfluoroalkyl acid precursors.
Doi 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.10.063
Pmid 26517392
Wosid WOS:000367774400207
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Language Text English
Keyword Perfluoroalkyl acids; Precursors; Placenta transfer; Prenatal exposure; Serum analysis
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