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Antiestrogenic effect of paradichlorobenzene in immature mice and rats
A significant increase/decrease in uterine and ovarian weights was occasionally seen in immature mice and rats subcutaneously administered paradichlorobenzene (PDCB) at doses of 22–67 mg/kg/day, but the result...
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Male reproductive toxicity of four bisphenol antioxidants in mice and rats and their estrogenic effect
Male mice and rats were fed a diet containing four bisphenol antioxidants, 2,2′-methylenebis(4-ethyl-6-tert-butylphenol) (ME), 2,2′-methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol) (MM), 4,4′-butylidenebis(3-methyl-6-te...
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Effects of butyl paraben on the male reproductive system in mice
Parabens are alkyl ester compounds of p-hydroxybenzoic acid widely used as preservatives in foodstuffs, cosmetics, toiletries and pharmaceuticals. These compounds are known to exert a weak estrogenic activity in...
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Effects of ingestion of cadmium-polluted rice or low-dose cadmium-supplemented diet on the endogenous metal balance in female rats
The concentrations of endogenous metal ions in liver, kidney, and bone tissues of female rats were measured after ingestion of cadmium-polluted rice (1.24 ppm as Cd) or cadmium-supplemented rice (1.24 and 4.96...
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Testicular toxicity of dietary 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (bisphenol A) in F344 rats
Male F344/DuCrj (Fischer) rats were given bisphenol A (BPA) in the diet at levels of 0 (control), 0.25, 0.50 and 1.00%, equivalent to 0, 235, 466 and 950 mg/kg per day, respectively, for 44 days. Body weight ...
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Effects of phthalic acid esters on testicular mitochondrial functions in the rat
Although it is well established that high dose administration of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and its monoester metabolite (MEHP) induces severe testicular atrophy in rats, the mechanisms of this testicul...
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Effects of co-administration of Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate and testosterone on several parameters in the testis and pharmacokinetics of its mono-de-esterified metabolite
The administration of 1 g/kg di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) or 5 mg/kg testosterone for 1 week did not affect the testicular and prostatic gland weights in rats. However, co-administration of DEHP and testo...
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Mutagenicity of Tama River sediments
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Testicular atrophy induced by di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate: changes in histology, cell specific enzyme activities and zinc concentrations in rat testis
Daily administration of 2 g/kg/day di(2-ethyl-hexyl)phthalate (DEHP) to immature rats was found to cause testicular atrophy and reduce zinc concentration. Specific activities of testicular enzymes associated w...
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Distribution and elimination of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP) after a single oral administration of DEHP in rats
The distribution and elimination of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP) after a single oral administration of DEHP (25 mmol/kg) were studied. A gas-liquid Chromatographic me...
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Effect of phthalic acid esters on gonadal function in male rats
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Influence of polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) to serum protein components in rats