Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0002p113 | (1) | ICCBH2013

Everyday chemicals modulate bone properties during development

Herlin Maria , Bjorkeson Ewa , Bowers Wayne J , Hakansson Helen

Objectives: In the modern society, all individuals are exposed throughout life to a variety of chemicals, which may contribute significantly to the human disease burden. Most of these chemicals are transferred to the fetus in-utero and to the infant via mother’s milk. Until recently, few studies have addressed effects of chemicals on the development of mineralized tissues following exposure during these early stages of life. In this experimental study, we analyse...