Screening for neurotoxic potential of 15 flame retardants using freshwater planarians
S. Zhang, D. Ireland, N. S. Sipes, M. Behl, E.-M. S. Collins
This study screens 15 flame retardants using freshwater planarians to assess neurotoxicity, finding 11 compounds caused adverse effects in both adults and developing organisms, with OPFRs showing comparable toxicity to phased-out BFRs.
bioRxiv · Feb 1, 2019Pharmacology & Toxicology