The influence of maternal smoking on transferrin sialylation and fetal biometric parameters

Conclusion It has been shown the relationship between Cd from tobacco smoking and fetal biometric parameters observed only in the irondeficient group suggesting an additive effect of these two factors, and indicate that mothers with anemia may be more susceptible to Cd toxicity and disturbed fetal development.

Source: Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology - September 15, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research