Testicular cancer and cryptorchidism

L Ferguson, AI Agoulnik - Frontiers in endocrinology, 2013 - frontiersin.org
The failure of testicular descent or cryptorchidism is the most common defect in newborn
boys. The descent of the testes during development is controlled by insulin-like 3 peptide …

Testicular germ cell tumours: predisposition genes and the male germ cell niche

D Gilbert, E Rapley, J Shipley - Nature Reviews Cancer, 2011 - nature.com
Testicular germ cell tumours (TGCTs) of adults and adolescents are putatively derived from
primordial germ cells or gonocytes. Recently reported genome-wide association studies …

Population‐based case‐control study of recreational drug use and testis cancer risk confirms an association between marijuana use and nonseminoma risk

JCA Lacson, JD Carroll, E Tuazon, EJ Castelao… - Cancer, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND: Testicular germ cell tumor (TGCT) incidence increased steadily in recent
decades, but causes remain elusive. Germ cell function may be influenced by cannabinoids …

An oncofetal and developmental perspective on testicular germ cell cancer

MA Rijlaarsdam, LHJ Looijenga - Seminars in cancer biology, 2014 - Elsevier
Germ cell tumors (GCTs) represent a diverse group of tumors presumably originating from
(early fetal) developing germ cells. Most frequent are the testicular germ cell cancers …

Risk of cancer in children, adolescents, and young adults with autistic disorder

HL Chiang, CJ Liu, YW Hu, SC Chen, LY Hu… - The Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Objectives To investigate whether individuals with autism have an increased risk for cancer
relative to the general population. Study design We enrolled patients with autistic disorder …

Molecular biology of testicular germ cell tumors: unique features awaiting clinical application

L Boublikova, T Buchler, J Stary, J Abrahamova… - Critical reviews in …, 2014 - Elsevier
Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) are the most common solid tumors in young adult men
characterized by distinct biologic features and clinical behavior. Both genetic predispositions …

State of the art of the environmental behaviour and removal techniques of the endocrine disruptor 3, 4-dichloroaniline

AL Tasca, A Fletcher - … of Environmental Science and Health, Part …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
In recent years, the presence of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in wastewater
discharges from agricultural and industrial sources, fresh-and estuarine-waters, as well as …

Exploring the molecular aspects associated with testicular germ cell tumors: a review

G Facchini, S Rossetti, C Cavaliere, C D'Aniello… - …, 2017 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) represent the most common solid tumors affecting
young men. They constitute a distinct entity because of their embryonic origin and their …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals and human health risk assessment: a critical review

B Roig, W Mnif, AI Hadj Hassine, I Zidi… - Critical Reviews in …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Concerns over the threats posed by a large number of molecules, collectively termed as
endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) and generally known to alter and disrupt hormone …

Testicular germ cell tumors: biology and clinical update

HD Mannuel, N Mitikiri, M Khan… - Current opinion in …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Testicular germ cell tumors: biology and clinical update : Current Opinion in Oncology
Testicular germ cell tumors: biology and clinical update : Current Opinion in Oncology Log in …