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Bioassay Using the DR-EcoScreen System to Measure Dioxin-Related Compounds in Serum Samples from Individuals Exposed to Dioxins Originating from Agent Orange in Vietnam [PDF]
ToxicsA bioassay for dioxin analysis of human samples has the advantages of cost effectiveness and requiring only a small sample volume. Using a DR-EcoScreen bioassay, we measured the biological equivalency (BEQ) levels in serum samples from 32 men exposed to ...
Masafumi Nakamura +7 more
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Energies, 2022 The inhibition effect of calcined lime (CaO) and limestone (CaCO3) on the formation of dioxins during iron ore co-sintering with fly ash was investigated in a sinter pot in the present work.
Hao He +5 more
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Effects of dioxins on animal spermatogenesis: A state-of-the-art review
Frontiers in Reproductive Health, 2022 The male reproductive system is especially affected by dioxins, a group of persistent environmental pollutants, resulting in irreversible abnormalities including effects on sexual function and fertility in adult males and possibly on the development of ...
Walaa Faiad +3 more
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Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Dioxins
EDIS, 2015 Dioxins are among the most toxic chemicals on the earth. They are by-products of a number of human activities such as combustion of fuels and wastes containing polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorine bleaching of paper products, and selected industrial ...
Yun-Ya Yang, Gurpal S. Toor
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Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 2020 Dioxins are the most toxic known environmental pollutants and are mainly formed by human activities. Due to their structural stability, dioxins persist for extended periods and can be transported over long distances from their emission sources.
Sabrin Mahfouz +3 more
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Environmental characteristics and formations of polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans
Environment International, 2021 Polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and furans (PBDD/Fs) are emerging persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that have similar or higher toxicities than the notorious dioxins.
Lili Yang +5 more
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Zhongguo shipin weisheng zazhi, 2021 Objective To collect data on concentrations of dioxins and their analogues in infant formula on Chinese market, and to provide scientific basis for further study. Methods A large-scale national survey on contamination of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins,
Hao DING +3 more
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Dioxins and their effect on human toxicity
مجلة مركز بحوث التقنيات الاحيائية, 2023 Background: the interaction of human with dioxin and possible outcome from exposure to such compounds was reviewed. Red flag was raised to investigate these compound following media inquiries dealing with assassination of the Ukraine presidential ...
Isam S. Hamza +2 more
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Environment International, 2022 Background: Dioxins and polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) are persistent organic pollutants that have demonstrated endocrine disrupting properties. Several of these chemicals are carcinogenic and positive associations have been suggested with breast cancer risk.
Thibault Fiolet +29 more
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Dioxins as potential risk factors for autism spectrum disorder
Environment International, 2018 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has emerged as a major public health concern due to its fast-growing prevalence in recent decades. Environmental factors are thought to contribute substantially to the variance in ASD.
Zhiling Guo +10 more
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