Gestational inhalation of nanoparticles disrupts placental zone structure and induces vascular placentation in rats
Talia Seymore, Destiny McWilliams, Kevin Ozkuyumcu, Pedro Louro, Chelsea M. Cary, Michael J. Goedken, Laurie B. Joseph, Phoebe A. Stapleton
This study shows that nanoparticle inhalation during pregnancy reduces placental zone size but increases vascular adaptations in rats, potentially preserving nutrient exchange.
Reproductive Toxicology · Sep 14, 2026Peer-reviewedPharmacology & Toxicology