Pre and postnatal exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides and potential neurodevelopmental outcomes: a systematic review of animal and epidemiological studies.
Nathália Ribeiro Dos Santos, Homegnon Antonin Ferréol Bah, Erival Amorim Gomes-Júnior, Victor Otero Martinez, Daisy Oliveira Costa, Elis Macedo Pires, José Antonio Menezes-Filho
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Abstract
Emerging evidence indicates potential adverse effects on infant neurodevelopment from exposure to glyphosate during prenatal and postnatal periods. This systematic review examines the scientific literature to explore links between prenatal/postnatal glyphosate exposure and neurodevelopmental abnormalities in humans and non-humans. Twenty-five original articles were reviewed, focusing on the following descriptors: glyphosate-based herbicides, pre and postnatal exposure, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Risk of bias assessment was conducted to quality of studies. Experimental studies commonly used tests such as open field and novel object recognition, while epidemiological studies relied on medical records for diagnoses of conditions like depression and autism-like behavior. Surprisingly, only one experimental study directly measured glyphosate levels, and one of the epidemiological studies included a biomarker measure. In rodents, GLY exposure was associated to impaired cognition, motor function, memory, as well as ASD and anxiety-like behavior. In fish models, impairment of swimming activity was predominant. Overall, findings suggest possible associations between glyphosate exposure and neurodevelopmental deficits, emphasizing the need for further research to comprehend the extent of glyphosate's impact on developmental functioning.
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Supplementary information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43188-025-00294-z.
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Toxicological Research is the official journal of the Korean Society of Toxicology. The journal covers all areas of Toxicological Research of chemicals, drugs and environmental agents affecting human and animals, which in turn impact public health. The journal’s mission is to disseminate scientific and technical information on diverse areas of toxicological research. Contributions by toxicologists, molecular biologists, geneticists, biochemists, pharmacologists, clinical researchers and epidemiologists with a global view on public health through toxicological research are welcome. Emphasis will be given to articles providing an understanding of the toxicological mechanisms affecting animal, human and public health. In the case of research articles using natural extracts, detailed information with respect to the origin, extraction method, chemical profiles, and characterization of standard compounds to ensure the reproducible pharmacological activity should be provided.
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