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ReviewToxicological research2025

Maternal smoking and its short- or long-term impact on offspring liver pathologies: a review of experimental and clinical studies.

Daram Yang, Yu Ji Kim, Jong-Won Kim

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Review in Toxicological research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Pharmacological inhibition of G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) by paroxetine attenuates acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity.The Korean journal of physiology & pharmacology : official journal of the Korean Physiological Society and the Korean Society of Pharmacology · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Daram YangBiosafety Research Institute and College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, 79 Gobong-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do 54596 Republic of Korea.
Yu Ji KimDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Jeonbuk National University, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University - Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.
Jong-Won KimCenter for Pharmacogenetics and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 USA.ORCID 0009-0008-1219-6967

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review investigates the correlation between prenatal tobacco exposure and the risk of liver diseases in offspring. By synthesizing data from clinical trials and animal studies, it provides a comprehensive overview of the potential mechanisms underlying this association. This review begins by analyzing the prevalence of maternal smoking and its impact on fetal development. It then discusses specific liver diseases observed in offspring exposed prenatally to tobacco, such as acute liver injuries and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease, and discusses the underlying pathophysiological pathways. Current evidence indicates that altered fetal liver development, oxidative stress, and genetic modifications may predispose offspring to liver diseases. Furthermore, this review highlights the gaps in current research and the need for longitudinal studies to better understand the long-term effects of prenatal tobacco exposure on the liver. The review concludes with recommendations for public health policies aimed at enhancing our understanding of maternal smoking and mitigating its adverse effects on offspring, emphasizing the importance of smoking cessation during pregnancy. Graphical abstract:

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Liver diseasesMaternal smokingOffspringTobacco

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PMID40013082
PMCPMC11850666

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