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ReviewJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2024

Multifaceted paternal exposures before conception and their epigenetic impact on offspring.

Xiaojing Wu, Weiping Zhang, Huijun Chen, Jianfei Weng

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Review in Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Air Pollution and Brain Tumors in Children. A Systematic Review.Current environmental health reports · 2026
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  9. Epigenetic Consequences of In Utero PFAS Exposure: Implications for Development and Long-Term Health.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Xiaojing WuFujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Weiping ZhangThe Second People's Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Huijun ChenThe Second People's Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Jianfei WengThe Second People's Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China. Wengjf2023@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-7821-8168

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As scientific research progresses, there is an increasing understanding of the importance of paternal epigenetics in influencing the health and developmental path of offspring. Prior to conception, the environmental exposures and lifestyle choices of fathers can significantly influence the epigenetic state of sperm, including DNA methylation and histone changes, among other factors. These alterations in epigenetic patterns have the potential for transgenerational transmission potential and may exert profound effects on the biological characteristics of descendants. Paternal epigenetic changes not only affect the regulation of gene expression patterns in offspring but also increase the risk to certain diseases. It is crucial to comprehend the conditions that fathers are exposed to before conception and the potential outcomes of these conditions. This understanding is essential for assessing personal reproductive decisions and anticipating health risks for future generations. This review article systematically summarizes and analyzes current research findings regarding how paternal pre-pregnancy exposures influence offspring as well as elucidates underlying mechanisms, aiming to provide a comprehensive perspective for an enhanced understanding of the impact that paternal factors have on offspring health.

Indexed as

DNA MethylationEpigenesis, GeneticFertilizationPaternal ExposurePreconception InjuriesSpermatozoaFathersFemaleHumansMalePregnancyPaternal epigeneticsPreconception exposuresTransgenerational effects

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PMID39230664
PMCPMC11621294

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