Gender-Dependent Effects of Cadmium Exposure in Early Life on Gut Microbiota and Fat Accumulation in Mice

Conclusions: An environmental dose of cadmium at early stages of life causes gut microbiota alterations, accelerates hepatic lipid metabolism, and leads to life-long metabolic consequences in a gender-dependent manner. These findings provide a better understanding of the health risk of cadmium in the environment.

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Citation: Ba Q, Li M, Chen P, Huang C, Duan X, Lu L, Li J, Chu R, Xie D, Song H, Wu Y, Ying H, Jia X, Wang H. Gender-Dependent Effects of Cadmium Exposure in Early Life on Gut Microbiota and Fat Accumulation in Mice. Environ Health Perspect; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/EHP360
Received: 14 April 2016
Revised: 28 July 2016
Accepted: 29 July 2016
Published: 16 September 2016
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Source: EHP Research - September 16, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Web Admin Tags: Research Article Source Type: research