Movements of Benzo[a]pyrene across the Hemochorial Placenta of the Guinea Pig

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In an effort to determine fetal exposure resulting from maternally administered benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), the clearance of radiolabeled BaP from mother to fetus was measured across the hemochorial placenta of the guinea pig at 60 days of gestation. Using techniques previously reported for other toxic materials, the fetal circulation of the placenta was isolated, BaP injected into the maternal circulation, and the concentration of BaP determined in the perfusate. The clearance of BaP from mother to fetus was high following intravenous injection. Clearances appeared to be a function of umbilical blood flow, and ranged from 0.59 to 2.40 ml/min at an umbilical flow of 2.5 ml/min. Since clearances of BaP approximated those obtained for tritiated water, it is apparent that circulating BaP gains easy access to the fetus. [BaP is a carcinogen.].

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