Effects of maternally exposed coloring food additives on receptor expressions related to learning and memory in rats

► AFCAs led to a decrease in the expressions of nAChR α4 subunits in male rats. ► AFCAs led to an increase in NR2B and nAChR β2 receptor subunits in male rats. ► AFCAs led to a decrease in NR2B subunits in female rats.