Maternal exposure to di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate impaired the social interaction via activating microglia in male pups
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a common endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC), is widely used in daily articles, early exposure to DEHP is associated with many behavioral changes in pups.This study aimed to investigate the effects and underlying mechanisms of maternal exposure to DEHP on the impaired social interaction in pups.Pregnant rats were