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Endocrine disruptors, aryl hydrocarbon receptor and cortisol secretion
PurposeEndocrine disruptors exert a plethora of effects in endocrine tissues, from altered function to carcinogenesis. Given its lipophilic nature,...
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Environmental Endocrinology and Endocrine Disruptors Endocrine and Endocrine-targeted Actions and Related Human Diseases
This book describes how exposure to various classes of endocrine disruptors, as well as other environmental chemicals targeting the endocrine system...
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Endocrine disruptors in ancient times and Greek mythology: the spring of Salmacis and the curse of Hermaphroditus
According to Greek mythology, the spring waters of Salmacis (or Salmakis) feminized the god Hermaphroditus (or Hermaphroditos) and transformed his...
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Temporal decline of sperm concentration: role of endocrine disruptors
IntroductionMale infertility is a widespread disease with an etiology that is not always clear. A number of studies have reported a decrease in sperm...
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Pesticides as endocrine disruptors: programming for obesity and diabetes
PurposeExposure to pesticides has been associated with obesity and diabetes in humans and experimental models mainly due to endocrine disruptor...
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Environmental disruptors and testicular cancer
PurposeTesticular cancer (TC) is the most common malignancy among young adult males. The etiology is multifactorial, and both environmental and...
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Exploring the Effects of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and miRNA Expression in the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis by Unveiling the Pathways: a Systematic Review
Endometriosis, characterized by endometrial-like mucosal tissue outside the uterine cavity, is a reproductive disorder afflicting about 10% of women...
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Impact of perinatal environmental health education intervention on exposure to endocrine disruptors during pregnancy—PREVED study: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundThe suspected or actual effects on health of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC) and their ubiquitous presence in everyday life justify...
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Endocrine disrupting chemicals: gestational diabetes and beyond
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) has been on the rise for the last two decades along with the growing incidence of obesity. The ubiquitous use of...
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N-Nitrosomorpholine-induced oncocytic transformation in rat endocrine organs
BackgroundN -Nitrosomorpholine (NMO) is one of the most common N -nitroso compounds. An oncocytic transformation has been demonstrated in renal...
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Role of Mediterranean diet in endocrine diseases: a joint overview by the endocrinologist and the nutritionist
PurposeThe purpose of this review is to examine the current evidence on the potential role of Mediterranean diet (MD) in the prevention and...
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Endocrine-disrupting effects of bisphenol-A, thiamethoxam, and fipronil in hormone-naïve transmen compared to cis-women
BackgroundCurrent evidence suggests that the etiology of gender dysphoria (GD) is multifactorial: this, however, remains unclear....
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Effects of endocrine disruptors on fetal testis development, male puberty, and transition age
PurposeEndocrine disruptors (EDs) are exogenous substances able to impair endocrine system; consequently, they may cause numerous adverse effects....
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Environmental Endocrinology and Endocrine Disruptors Endocrine and Endocrine-targeted Actions and Related Human Diseases
This book describes how exposure to various classes of endocrine disruptors, as well as other environmental chemicals targeting the endocrine system...
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The regulation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals to minimize their impact on health
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are substances generated by human industrial activities that are detrimental to human health through their...
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Iodine as a potential endocrine disruptor—a role of oxidative stress
PurposeIodine is an essential micronutrient required for thyroid hormone biosynthesis. However, overtreatment with iodine can unfavorably affect...
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and cancer: new perspectives on an old relationship
PurposeEnvironmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a mixture of chemical compounds capable to interfere with endocrine axis at different...
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Protective effects of Allium cepa-fortified feed on testicular function alterations by potassium bromate-induced oxidative damage: an in vivo and in silico approach
Human infertility can arise from various factors including oxidative stress and endocrine disruptors. This study evaluated the protective effects of Al...
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Concurrent chemo-endocrine treatment for early hormone-positive breast cancer: a no-go???
PurposeEndocrine therapy is one of the cornerstones of early breast cancer treatment. While this medication could be initiated on the day of...