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Low-Dose PFAS Exposure Alters Cellular Metabolism 

Cell culture model reveals lipid remodeling and oxidative stress following prolonged PFAS exposure 

  • March 24, 2026

  • 2 min

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    PFAS exposure can modify cellular metabolism even at low doses.

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    Study conducted with hTERT RPE-1 human epithelial cells.

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    Compounds studied: PFOA and PFOS.

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    Limited intracellular accumulation observed.</br>

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    Changes linked to oxidative stress and lipid metabolism;

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    PFAS toxicity may arise from membrane interactions.

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    In vitro findings are not fully representative of in vivo conditions.

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Low-Dose PFAS Exposure Alters Cellular Metabolism 

  • March 24, 2026

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