The occurrence of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) consisting of natural and synthetic estrogens, namely estrone (E 1), 17β-estradiol (E 2), estriol (E 3) and 17α …
E Archer, B Genthe - Neuroendocrine Regulation of Animal Vocalization, 2021 - Elsevier
This chapter will discuss the current state of knowledge of endocrine-disrupting contaminant (EDC) research in South Africa. As with most developing countries, South Africa faces rapid …
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous in the environment and have been detected in drinking water. Although various water treatment processes can remove EDCs …
Many sources of water systems contain xenobiotica, xenoestrogens or endocrine disrupting and active chemicals from a wide variety of diffuse sources like industry, pharmaceuticals …
The presence of estrogenic hormones in the environment has been a subject of concern in recent years; they have been classified as “emerging pollutants” and may pose a potential …
RGM Heath, LA Boyd, O Malete, D Masoabi - 2013 - wrc.org.za
EDCs comprise a diverse range of mainly man-made chemicals that mimic or antagonise the function of hormones. These chemicals are discharged into the environment through …