Scholarly Research Journal for Humanity Science & English Language , Online ISSN 2348-3083, SJ IMPACT FACTOR 2016 = 4.44, www.srjis.com UGC Approved Sr. No.48612, DEC-JAN 2018, VOL- 5/25
PRENATAL EXPOSURE TO AIR POLLUTANTS AFFECTS POSTNATAL DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR IN MICE Nikunaj Bhardwaj1, Rajni Kaushik2 & Divya Singh3 1
Department of Zoology, Meerut College, C.C.S. University, Meerut (UP), India
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Department of B. Tech Biotechnology, Noida International University, Greater Noida (UP),
India 3
Department of Zoology, Meerut College, C.C.S. University, Meerut (UP), India
Recent studies suggest that air pollution may affect reproductive outcome. This study in mice aimed to investigate whether exposure to various gases released by air pollution would affect gestation, postnatal development, activity, learning and memory, and biomarkers of trans-placental toxicity. In utero exposure decreased weight gain during lactation. Cognitive function and levels of biomarkers of exposure were generally similar in exposed and control offspring. The chemical composition of the gases and differences in exposure methods may play a significant role on the biological effects observed in this compared to other studies. Keywords: gestation, postnatal development, biomarkers of trans-placental toxicity Scholarly Research Journal's is licensed Based on a work at www.srjis.com
Back Ground (Greater Noida gets two systems to monitor air quality) The manual ambient air quality monitoring systems have been set up at New Holland Tractor Limited in Udhyog Kendra and Honda Siel Power products in Kasna The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has installed two manual ambient air quality monitoring systems in Greater Noida to get exact data on the pollution level in the area. Until now, there is no station in Greater Noida that collects data on air quality. The manual ambient air quality monitoring systems have been set up at New Holland Tractor Limited in Udhyog Kendra and Honda Siel Power products in Kasna. The manual ambient air quality monitoring systems will be operational from December 1. The two locations have been chosen by the UPPCB keeping all the requirements in mind. To set up any such system, the pollution control boards must ensure that there are industries and residences in the area where the system is set up. The UPPCB, on March 31, had floated a tender to set up automatic air monitoring systems in UP cities, including Greater Noida. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, samples will be taken twice a Copyright Š 2017, Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies