Endocrine Disruptors and Human Health

Title: Endocrine Disruptors and Human Health

Volume: 10 Issue: 9

Author(s): G. Latini, G. Knipp, A. Mantovani, M.L. Marcovecchio, F. Chiarelli and O. Soder

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Keywords: Endocrine-disruptors, environment, endocrine system, phthalates, pregnancy, neonate, fetal

Abstract: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a group of diversely natural compounds or synthetic chemicals that can interfere with the programming of normal endocrine-signalling pathways during pre- and neonatal life, thus leading to adverse consequences later in life. In addition, early life exposure to EDCs may alter gene expression and consequently transmit these effects to future generations.

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Latini G., Knipp G., Mantovani A., Marcovecchio M.L., Chiarelli F. and Soder O., Endocrine Disruptors and Human Health, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2010; 10 (9) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955710791608271