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Removal of selected phthalates from aqueous solution by mesoporous-ordered carbon adsorbent

Adsorption Science & Technology, 2017
In the present work adsorption of selected phthalates from the water samples on mesoporous carbon material was investigated. Carbon material was obtained by soft-templating method in the presence of citric acid.
Katarzyna Jedynak, Dariusz Wideł, Jerzy Oszczudłowski   +2 more
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Phthalates in the diet of Mexican children of school age. Risk analysis

Toxicology Reports, 2020
Phthalates are widely used as plasticizers, additives, or solvents. Its extensive use has generated environmental and food contamination, which implies continuous population exposure.
María Magdalena García-Fabila, Araceli Amaya Chávez, Juan Carlos Sánchez Meza, Lilia Patricia Bustamante Montes, Alicia Reyes García   +4 more
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Phthalate exposure and childhood obesity [PDF]

Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2014
Phthalates are commonly used as plasticizers and vehicles for cosmetic ingredients. Phthalate metabolites have documented biochemical activity including activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor and antiandrogenic effects, which may ...
Shin Hye Kim, Mi Jung Park
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Gestational and lactational exposure of rats to xenoestrogens results in reduced testicular size and sperm production [PDF]

, 1995
EHP is a publication of the U.S. government. Publication of EHP lies in the public domain and is therefore without copyright. Research articles from EHP may be used freely; however, articles from the News section of EHP may contain photographs or ...
Albro P, Berndtson WE, J P Sumpter, J S Fisher, M M Millar, McLachlan JA, R M Sharpe, S Jobling, Sharpe RM   +8 more
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Phthalates exposure is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among US adults

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2021
Purpose: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become the most common liver disease in the western countries. We aimed to ascertain the relationship of urinary phthalates concentrations with presence of NAFLD among US adults.
Shaofang Cai, Jiayao Fan, Jianhong Ye, Xianming Rao, Yingjun Li   +4 more
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Synergistic disruption of external male sex organ development by a mixture of four antiandrogens [PDF]

, 2009
Reproduced with permission from Environmental Health Perspectives.Background: By disrupting the action of androgens during gestation, certain chemicals present in food, consumer products, and the environment can induce irreversible demasculinization and ...
Andreas Kortenkamp, Anne Marie Vinggaard, COT, Hib J, Majken Dalgaard, Marta Axelstad, Martin Scholze, National Research Council, Sofie Christiansen, U.S. EPA, U.S. EPA, U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), Ulla Hass, VKM (Vitenskapskomiteen for Mattrygghet), Vonesh E   +14 more
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Natural products modulate phthalate-associated miRNAs and targets

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Phthalates are widespread and commonly used plasticizers that lead to adverse health effects. Several natural products provide a protective effect against phthalates.
Ya-Ting Chuang, Ching-Yu Yen, Tsu-Ming Chien, Fang-Rong Chang, Kuo-Chuan Wu, Yi-Hong Tsai, Jun-Ping Shiau, Hsueh-Wei Chang   +7 more
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Impact of low concentrations of phthalates on the effects of 17β-estradiol in MCF-7 breast cancer cells

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2016
Objective: To explore whether lower concentrations of phthalates interfere with the effects of 17β-estradiol on the growth of MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Materials and Methods: MCF-7 cells were treated with 17β-estradiol (E2), phthalates, including butyl ...
Fang-Ping Chen, Mei-Hua Chien, Ingrid Ying-Yu Chern   +2 more
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Cumulative risk assessment of phthalates exposure for recurrent pregnancy loss in reproductive-aged women population using multiple hazard indices approaches

Environment International, 2021
Phthalates, which are commonly used in flexible plastics and consumer products, have been reported to be toxic to reproductive and developmental function in mammals.
Wei-Hsiang Chang, Wei-Chun Chou, Alexander Waits, Kai-Wei Liao, Pao-Lin Kuo, Po-Chin Huang   +5 more
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Exposure estimates of phthalates and DINCH from foods and personal care products in comparison with biomonitoring data in 24-hour urine from the Norwegian EuroMix biomonitoring study

Environment International, 2021
Phthalates are diesters of phthalic acid and have been widely used as plasticizers in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics. Phthalates are also used as excipients in pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PCPs).
A. Gkrillas, H. Dirven, E. Papadopoulou, M. Andreassen, H. Hjertholm, T. Husøy   +5 more
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