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The endocrine disruptor TCDD modulates microRNA expression in preimplantation mouse embryos and spheroids attachment on human endometrial epithelial cells in vitro [PDF]

, 2010
Conference Theme: The Intersection Between Genetics, Genomics, and Reproductive BiologyThe endocrine disruptor (ED) is an exogenous substance that acts on the endocrine system and modulates normal physiological functions of the body. Although EDs such as
Cheung, TY, Kodithuwakku, SP, Lee, KF, Liu, WM, Tsang, H, Wong, CKC, Yeung, WSB   +6 more
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Alkyl protocatechuates as novel urinary biomarkers of exposure to p-hydroxybenzoic acid esters (parabens)

Environment International, 2013
Human exposure to p-hydroxybenzoic acid esters (parabens) is a concern, owing to adverse health effects of these compounds. Parabens are metabolized and eliminated from the human bodies within a few hours of exposure.
Lei Wang, Kurunthachalam Kannan
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Tracking Down of a Selected Panel of Parabens: A Validated Method to Evaluate Their Occurrence in Skin Layers

Cosmetics, 2022
A method was set up and validated to identify and quantify seven parabens in each of the three skin layers, i.e., Stratum Corneum, Epidermis, and Dermis, because, even if only some analogues are legally allowed in Europe, forbidden parabens are also ...
Ritamaria Di Lorenzo, Ilaria Neri, Giacomo Russo, Sonia Laneri, Lucia Grumetto   +4 more
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Mind the gap: Can we explain declining male reproductive health with known antiandrogens? [PDF]

, 2014
This article has been made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund.Several countries have experienced rises in cryptorchidisms, hypospadias and testicular germ cell cancer. The reasons for these trends are largely unknown, but Skakkebaek
Andreas Kortenkamp, Berkowitz, Birkh  j, Carbone, Carmichael, Chia, Christiansen, Christiansen, Conacher, Covaci, Darbre, Ermler, Ermler, Fromme, Galassi, Hardell, Hardell, Hardell, Janjua, Jensen, Karrman, Karrman, Kjaerstad, Kojima, Kristensen, L  pez-Cervantes, Martin Scholze, Midasch, Neal, Nelson, Orton, Orton, Park, Pierik, Pierik, Rappaport, Schiavone, Schlumpf, Scholze, Sch  nfelder, Sibylle Ermler, Stoker, Suzuki, Swan, Swan, Vandenberg, Vinggaard, Wilson, Wine, You   +49 more
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Weight and head circumference at birth in function of placental paraben load in Belgium: an ENVIRONAGE birth cohort study

Environmental Health, 2020
Background Parabens are a group of esters of para-hydroxybenzoic acid utilized as antimicrobial preservatives in many personal care products. Epidemiological studies regarding the adverse effects of parabens on fetuses are limited.
Karen Vrijens, Ilse Van Overmeire, Koen De Cremer, Kristof Y. Neven, Riccardo M. Carollo, Christiane Vleminckx, Joris Van Loco, Tim S. Nawrot   +7 more
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Cardio- and neuro-toxic effects of four parabens on Daphnia magna

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2023
Parabens can potentially disrupt the hormonal regulation of energy metabolism, leading to issues related to obesity, metabolic health, and the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Kojo Eghan, Sangwoo Lee, Woo-Keun Kim
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Parabens Increase Sulfamethoxazole-, Tetracycline- and Paraben-Resistant Bacteria and Reshape the Nitrogen/Sulfur Cycle-Associated Microbial Communities in Freshwater River Sediments

Toxics, 2023
Backgrounds Parabens are pollutants of emerging concern in aquatic environments. Extensive studies regarding the occurrences, fates and behavior of parabens in aquatic environments have been reported.
Chu-Wen Yang, Wei-Chen Lee
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Parameters of ovarian reserve in relation to urinary concentrations of parabens

Environmental Health, 2020
Background Parabens are synthetic chemicals commonly used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage processing as antimicrobial preservatives. In experimental animals, parabens exposure was associated with adverse effects on female reproduction ...
Joanna Jurewicz, Michał Radwan, Bartosz Wielgomas, Anetta Karwacka, Anna Klimowska, Paweł Kałużny, Paweł Radwan, Wojciech Hanke   +7 more
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Biofiltration vs conventional activated sludge plants: what about priority and emerging pollutants removal? [PDF]

, 2013
International audience: This paper compares the removal performances of two complete wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) for all priority substances listed in the Water Framework Directive and additional compounds of interest including flame retardants ...
Chebbo, G., Gasperi, Johnny, Geara-Matta, D., Gilbert-Pawlik, S., Mailler, Romain, Moilleron, R., Rocher, V.   +6 more
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Exposure Profile and Characteristics of Parabens and Alkylphenols in Plasma among Rural Adults in Central China

Toxics, 2023
Parabens and alkylphenols pose serious hazards to human health, yet there are few studies on their exposure profiles and health risks in rural Chinese populations.
Qian Gao, Changsheng Huan, Yu Song, Zexin Jia, Qingqing Cao, Chongjian Wang, Zhenxing Mao, Wenqian Huo   +7 more
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