Phthalates are plasticizers in various products and regarded as endocrine disruptors due to
their anti-androgen effects. Environmental occurrence and toxicities of parent phthalates …

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 …

It has been demonstrated that microplastics (MPs) can transport phthalate esters (PAEs) into
the tissues of mice. However, the influence of MPs on accumulation of PAEs and the …

Background Phthalate exposure occurs readily in the environment and has been associated
with an array of health end points, including adverse birth outcomes. Some of these may be …

Background Phthalates, plasticizers that are widely used in consumer products including
toys, cosmetics, and food containers, have negative effects in liver, kidney, brain, lung and …

Background Preterm birth is a significant public health problem, affecting over 1 in 10 live
births and contributing largely to infant mortality and morbidity. Everyday exposure to …

Phthalate exposure during pregnancy has been linked to adverse birth outcomes such as
preterm birth, and inflammation and oxidative stress may mediate these relationships. In a …

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 …

Background: Mediation analysis is useful for understanding mechanisms and has been
used minimally in the study of the environment and disease. Objective: We examined …

Importance Exposure to phthalates may affect fetal growth, but previous studies are
inconsistent and have not explored the trimester-specific effects of phthalates on repeated …