This review describes the most recent data on the eff ects of endocrine disrupting compounds on reproductive tract development, as well as controversies in the fi eld. One of the most frequent conditions aff ected by endocrine disrupting compounds is cryptorchidism. Recent reports regarding the cause of this disorder continue to increase our understanding of this common and important problem. E...

Concern about possible adverse effects caused by the inadvertent exposure of humans and wildlife to endocrine-active chemicals, has led some countries to develop an in vivo-in vitro screening program for endocrine effects. In this paper, a previously described estrogen-inducible recombinant yeast strain (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is used to investigate a number of issues that could potentially ...

Developing organisms have increased susceptibility to cancer if they are exposed to environmental toxicants during rapid growth and differentiation. Human studies have demonstrated clear increases in cancer after prenatal exposure to ionizing radiation, and there is suggestive evidence that brain tumors and leukemia are associated with parental exposures to chemicals. Animal experiments have de...

(International Programme on Chemical Safety 2002). Over the past decade there have been significant advances in our understanding of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs): their numbers, mechanisms of action, biological effects, and impacts on human and wildlife health. First, as described in the new report (WHO/UNEP 2013), the convergence of wildlife, laboratory animal, and epidemiology data s...

Humans are exposed to a huge amount of environmental pollutants called endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). These molecules interfere with the homeostasis of the body, usually through mimicking natural hormones leading to activation or blocking of their receptors. Many of these compounds have been associated with a broad range of diseases including the development or increased susceptibility ...

In recent years, nanoparticles have been increasingly used in several industrial, consumer and medical applications because of their unique physico-chemical properties. However, in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that these properties are also closely associated with detrimental health effects. There is a serious lack of information on the potential nanoparticle hazard to human heal...

Ultraviolet solar radiation is a well-known environmental health risk factor and the use of sun lotions is encouraged to achieve protection mainly from skin cancer. Sun lotions are cosmetic commercial products that combine active and inactive ingredients and many of these are associated with health problems, including allergic reactions and endocrine disorders. This review focuses on their abil...