Its been a hot topic in my practice, so it was good to read this article, and it kind of reinforced what Ive been saying, which is we dont know
And regulation, when guided by science and public health priorities, serves as the safeguard not the barrier to progress
Pharmacokinetic work indicates an extended half-life of roughly 159195 hours, supporting once-weekly administration and steady receptor engagement
Animal studies also show that PFOS exposure leads to impaired epithelial barrier function.[ref][ref] This is a timely topic when coupled with the research showing that most face masks (surgical, some N95, KN95) contain PFAS and that the main route of exposure is via inhalation.[ref][ref][ref][ref] In a study of over 500 teenagers, girls with higher PFOS levels were more likely to have problems with asthma.[ref] Related article : PFOAs and PFAS: Genetic interactions Air pollution: Exposure to particulate air pollution and other organic aerosols, except ozone, slightly increases the risk of asthma
Moreover, post-translational modifications of cysteines trigger redox signaling and affect the three-dimensional protein structure