Elucidating the potential carcinogenic molecular mechanisms of parabens in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma through network toxicology and molecular docking. [PDF]
PLoS ONEObjectiveThis study aims to systematically investigate the molecular mechanisms through which parabens may contribute to head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) carcinogenesis using integrated network toxicology and molecular docking.Materials and ...
Lei Zhao +5 more
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Integration of the Integrate, Design, Assess, and Share Framework in Developing the Environmental Health Literacy Toolkit Paraben-Free & Me: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
JMIR Research ProtocolsBackgroundEndocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as parabens, are commonly found in personal care products (PCPs). Exposure to parabens is linked to several significant health risks, such as reproductive disorders, breast cancer, infertility, and hormone ...
Graziella De Michino +2 more
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Ex vivo studies for the passive transdermal permeation and extent of metabolism of methyl and butyl paraben from a cream [PDF]
British Journal of Pharmacy, 2017 Concerns regarding the safety of cumulative exposure to parabens have been raised as a consequence of their estrogenic and endocrine effects. These antibacterial agents are commonly used in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
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Association of urine parabens with liver function in US adolescents based on NHANES 2007–2016 [PDF]
Scientific ReportsParaben esters are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics, personal hygiene products, food and drugs. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the impact of exposure to Paraben esters on adolescent liver function.
Linfei Li +4 more
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Parabens exposure in early pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus
Environment International, 2019 Background: Widespread exposure to parabens has been a concern, especially among pregnant women. Only one study reported that parabens are associated with glucose levels among pregnant women. However, studies on parabens exposure and gestational diabetes
Wenyu Liu, Zongwei Cai, Hongxiu Liu
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Paraben Compounds—Part I: An Overview of Their Characteristics, Detection, and Impacts
Applied Sciences, 2021 Parabens are widely used in different industries as preservatives and antimicrobial compounds. The evolution of analytical techniques allowed the detection of these compounds in different sources at µg/L and ng/L. Until today, parabens were already found
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Toxicology Reports, 2022 Parabens are antimicrobial preservatives in a variety of processed foods and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Parabens may be associated with reproductive and endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age.
Mohammad Malakootian +9 more
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Environmental Exposures during Puberty: Window of Breast Cancer Risk and Epigenetic Damage. [PDF]
, 2020 During puberty, a woman's breasts are vulnerable to environmental damage ("window of vulnerability"). Early exposure to environmental carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and unhealthy foods (refined sugar, processed fats, food additives) are hypothesized ...
Aljaber, Dana +19 more
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Environmental Advances, 2023 Parabens are a category of antimicrobial preservatives that may play a role in the etiology and epidemiology of cancers. Parabens are employed in a wide range of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care products, and processed foods.
Craig A. Downs +6 more
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Toxicities of Four Parabens and Their Mixtures to and [PDF]
Environmental Health and Toxicology, 2018 The objective of this study was to determine toxicities of four parabens (methyl paraben, MP; ethyl paraben, EP; n-propyl paraben, PP; and n-butyl paraben; BP) and their mixtures to two aquatic microorganisms, Daphnia magna and Aliivibrio fischeri ...
Jaewoong Lee +3 more
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