2021
Associations of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and PFAS mixtures with adipokines in midlife women
Ding N, Karvonen-Gutierrez C, Herman W, Calafat A, Mukherjee B, Park S. Associations of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and PFAS mixtures with adipokines in midlife women. International Journal Of Hygiene And Environmental Health 2021, 235: 113777. PMID: 34090141, PMCID: PMC8207532, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2021.113777.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBayesian kernel machine regressionNormal weightStudy of Women's HealthCirculating levels of leptinHMW adiponectinBayesian kernel machine regression analysisSoluble leptin receptorFree leptin indexSOB-R concentrationsBaseline serum samplesLevels of leptinMultivariate linear regressionPhysical activityAssociated with obesityStatistically significant associationWomen's HealthPolyfluoroalkyl substancesWaist circumferenceKernel machine regressionWomen's backgroundInfluence obesityMidlife womenSmoking statusSOB-RMenopausal status
2018
Associations of cumulative exposure to heavy metal mixtures with obesity and its comorbidities among U.S. adults in NHANES 2003–2014
Wang X, Mukherjee B, Park S. Associations of cumulative exposure to heavy metal mixtures with obesity and its comorbidities among U.S. adults in NHANES 2003–2014. Environment International 2018, 121: 683-694. PMID: 30316184, PMCID: PMC6268112, DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.09.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnvironmental risk scoreAssociated with obesityHeavy metal mixturesHeavy metalsMetal mixturesAssociation of cumulative exposureCumulative exposureComplex survey designEffects of cumulative exposurePhysical activityObesity measuresAdaptive elastic-netChronic conditionsExposure to heavy metalsInteraction of heavy metalsWaist circumferenceTotal body fatNHANES cyclesU.S. adultsEpidemiological researchType 2 diabetes mellitusCorrelated heavy metalSmoking statusHigher BMISkinfold thickness