MEHP induces miR-16 expression in the 1st trimester placental cell line, HTR8/SVneo.
Upregulation of miR-16 decreased BCL-2 mRNA and protein expression.
Inhibition of miR-16 attenuated apoptosis by increasing BCL-2/BAX ratio in the MEHP exposed cells
20">Early exposure to phthalates may cause placental cell apoptosis through miR-16, leading to pregnancy complications.