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Influence of nutrients on the bioaccessibility and transepithelial transport of polybrominated diphenyl ethers

Xiaojing Li1, Mengmeng Wang2, Yan Yang3

  • 1School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
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BioaccessibilityCaco-2 cell monolayerIn vitro digestionNutrientTransepithelial transport

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