Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía

Sex Differences in Oxidative Stress and Depression-Like Behavior Following Chronic Lead Exposure from Pregnancy to Adulthood

Abstract Lead (Pb) is a neurotoxic heavy metal that crosses the placental barrier and may affect fetal development. However, the effects of chronic developmental Pb exposure on oxidative stress, stress-related endocrine responses, and depression-like behavior, particularly regard...