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scoundrel [369]
2 years ago
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What are some ways that dioxins affect health? What is AhR and what does it do?

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1 answer:
d1i1m1o1n [39]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Dioxins are highly toxic and can cause cancer, reproductive and developmental problems, damage to the immune system.

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor is a protein best known for its role in mediating toxicity.

The AhR has roles in regulating immunity, stem cell maintenance, and cellular differentiation.

Explanation:

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