There is a significant concern regarding methamphetamine (METH) use among women of reproductive age, prompting the need for research on its effects on fetal development.
This study investigates the impact of METH on two specific regulatory genes, miRNA-151-3p and CACNA1C, in mice exposed to the drug during pregnancy.
Results show that METH exposure significantly reduces the expression of these genes in the offspring, suggesting potential adverse effects on male reproductive health due to disrupted genetic regulatory pathways.