Courtney Potts

Parabens Impair Mouse Antral Follicle Growth and Alter Ovarian Hormone and Gene Expression Similar to Phthalates

This study shows that parabens and their analogs disrupt ovarian hormone levels, follicle growth, and gene expression in mice, similar to phthalates.

Polystyrene Nanoplastics Disrupt Mouse Placenta Development in a Sex-Dependent Manner

This study shows that polystyrene nanoplastics affect mouse placenta development differently in males and females, altering structure and TGFβ signaling.

Polystyrene and polyethylene terephthalate nanoplastics differentially impact mouse ovarian follicle function

This study shows that PS and PET nanoplastics at environmentally relevant doses affect mouse ovarian follicle growth and gene expression, with PET increasing pregnenolone and altering steroid hormone pathways.

A common phthalate replacement disrupts ovarian function in young adult mice

This study shows that DEHTP and its metabolite MEHTP disrupt ovarian function in mice by altering follicle counts, hormone levels, and gene expression.

Mixtures of phthalates disrupt expression of genes related to lipid metabolism and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor signaling in mouse granulosa cells

This study shows that phthalate mixtures alter gene expression in mouse granulosa cells, affecting lipid metabolism and PPAR signaling.