A multidisciplinary approach for a better understanding of Air POllution induced health effects: from POpulations to cellS: APOPOS Hasselt University
Epigenetic effects of particulate air pollution and toxic metals have been studied in an experimental context but so far studies on populations are lacking or in case of early life exposures even not existing. The placenta plays a crucial role in fetal development. In this context we investigate the utility of placental gene expression, DNA methylation and mitochondrial DNA content in association with cord blood toxic metals and exposure to ...