Wildfire emitted particulate matter induces ovarian hyperandrogenism through aryl hydrocarbon receptor activation
Kuhelika Mali, Delong Zhang, Lila Bazina, Kunlin Ou, Елена Владимировна Абрамова, Jiyang Zhang, Tingjie Zhan, Pawat Pattarawat, Constantinos Moularas, Congcong Zhang, Qiang Zhang, Audrey Jane Gaskins, Andrew J. Gow, Philip Demokritou, Shuo Xiao
This study shows wildfire particulate matter induces hyperandrogenism in mice by activating the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, affecting ovarian function.
Environmental Health Perspectives · Oct 6, 2026Peer-reviewedPharmacology & Toxicology