| Literature DB >> 28231547 |
Zhixiang Xu1, Jun Liu1, Xinhao Wu1, Bin Huang2, Xuejun Pan1.
Abstract
Xenoestrogens (XEs) mimic or block the synthesis, metabolism and transport of normal endogenous hormones, disturbing normal endocrine function. The available data on the nonmonotonic estrogenic effects of low doses of many XEs are reviewed, covering in vitro, in vivo and epidemiological studies. The observed nonmonotonic patterns of the dose-response curves are discussed, along with possible underlying mechanisms. This review is intended to provide guidance for harm predication and to suggest prevention measures.Keywords: Dose-response effects; Molecular mechanisms; Nonmonotonic responses; Toxicology; Xenoestrogens
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28231547 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.02.018
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Environ Res ISSN: 0013-9351 Impact factor: 6.498