Publications by authors named "Kaitlin Garcia"
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- PFAS, particularly PFOA, have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, prompting a study using a zebrafish model to explore their toxic effects during breast cancer development.
- The study involved co-implanting human preadipocytes with breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231) in zebrafish embryos to simulate a realistic tumor microenvironment.
- Results showed that PFOA promoted cell proliferation and migration in MCF-7 cells, enhancing their metastatic potential, while effects on MDA-MB-231 cells were less consistent, highlighting varying responses to PFAS based on cancer cell phenotype.
Anthracene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), is a widespread environmental pollutant that poses potential risks to human health. Exposure to anthracene can result in various adverse health effects, including skin-related disorders. Photo exposure sufficiently removes the anthracene from the environment but also generates more degradation products which can be more toxic.
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