Sub‑chronic PFOA exposure at human‑relevant increasing doses in male mice: Role of stress‑induced gut barrier disruption in shaping intestinal and hepatic responses under high-dose conditions

In humans, dietary intake is thought to be the main route of exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The gastrointestinal tract is the primary entry point for this highly persistent and bioaccumulative environmental pollutant; however, its fate and effects within the digestive system remain large