AhR-Mediated Effects of Dioxin on Neuronal Acetylcholinesterase Expression in Vitro
Background: Deficits in cognitive functioning have been reported in humans exposed to dioxins and dioxin-like compounds. Evidence suggests that dioxins induce cholinergic dysfunction mediated by hypothyroidism. However, little is known about direct effects of dioxins on the cholinergic system.
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
2013
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3673198/ |