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Kids are different: developmental variability in toxicology

L J Graeter1, M E Mortensen

  • 1ManTech Environmental Technology, Inc., Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH 45433-7400, USA.

Toxicology
|July 17, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Environmental exposures pose risks to developing children, with absorption and elimination varying by age. Genetic factors and developmental stage significantly influence susceptibility to toxic effects, impacting risk assessment.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Developmental Toxicology
  • Pediatric Pharmacology

Background:

  • Limited data exists on environmental compound impacts on human health, especially for fetuses and children.
  • Individual development stage at toxicant exposure is a critical, often overlooked, factor.
  • Infants absorb more ingested lead than adults, and renal elimination follows a developmental trajectory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of developmental stage in toxicological risk assessment.
  • To underscore the need for considering age-specific pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic variations.
  • To emphasize the impact of genetic polymorphisms on toxicant susceptibility.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing pediatric and clinical pharmacology and toxicology literature.

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  • Analysis of developmental patterns in toxicant absorption and elimination.
  • Consideration of genetic variability in metabolic enzyme activity.

    • Main Results:

    • Toxicant absorption (e.g., lead) and renal elimination rates vary significantly with age.
    • Genetic polymorphisms can either protect against or increase susceptibility to toxic effects.
    • Children exhibit unique behaviors and target organ susceptibilities requiring special attention.

    Conclusions:

    • Developmental stage is a crucial determinant of toxicant risk and requires integration into risk assessments.
    • Age-related physiological changes, similar to those considered in pediatric drug dosing, are vital for understanding chemical toxicity.
    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the impact of developmental timing and genetic factors on environmental health outcomes.