Abstract Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a chemical widely distributed in the
environment as is extensively used in the plastic industry. DEHP is considered an endocrine …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that can interfere with normal
endocrine signals. Human exposure to EDCs is particularly concerning during vulnerable …

Increasing evidence has associated the exposure of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
with the cardiovascular (CV) system. This exposure is particularly problematic in a sensitive …

Numerous recent studies have shown that endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the
body of pregnant women can pass through the placenta and be exposed to the fetus …

The placenta guides fetal growth and development. Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates are
widespread environmental contaminants and endocrine disruptors, and the placental …

Abstract Mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalic acid (MEHP) is the most toxic metabolite of plasticizer di-
2-ethylhexyl phthalic acid (DEHP), and there is limited information available on the effects of …

Background: Phthalates are environmental contaminants commonly used as plasticizers in
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products. Recently, exposure to phthalates has been associated …

As plastics in the environment break down to smaller particles, contain additives, trap
environmental pollutants and cross cell membranes, there is growing concern about the …

Pregnancy is a unique physiological window for maternal and fetal health. Disorders that
arise during pregnancy influence the survival and health outcomes of mother and baby …

Proper placental development and function relies on hormone receptors and signaling
pathways that make the placenta susceptible to disruption by endocrine disrupting …