Bisphenol A and human health: a review of the literature

JR Rochester - Reproductive toxicology, 2013 - Elsevier
There is growing evidence that bisphenol A (BPA) may adversely affect humans. BPA is an
endocrine disruptor that has been shown to be harmful in laboratory animal studies. Until …

In vitro molecular mechanisms of bisphenol A action

YB Wetherill, BT Akingbemi, J Kanno… - Reproductive …, 2007 - Elsevier
Bisphenol A (BPA, 2, 2-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) propane; CAS# 80-05-7) is a chemical used
primarily in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic, epoxy resins and as a non-polymer …

[HTML][HTML] Plasticizer endocrine disruption: Highlighting developmental and reproductive effects in mammals and non-mammalian aquatic species

J Mathieu-Denoncourt, SJ Wallace, SR de Solla… - General and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Due to their versatility, robustness, and low production costs, plastics are used in a wide
variety of applications. Plasticizers are mixed with polymers to increase flexibility of plastics …

Endocrine disruptors and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): elevated serum levels of bisphenol A in women with PCOS

E Kandaraki, A Chatzigeorgiou… - The Journal of …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Context: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widespread industrial compound used in the synthesis of
polycarbonate plastics. In experimental animals, neonatal exposure to BPA results in a …

[HTML][HTML] Polycystic ovary syndrome and environmental toxins

AZ Rutkowska, E Diamanti-Kandarakis - Fertility and sterility, 2016 - Elsevier
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common, heterogeneous, and multifactorial
endocrine disorder in premenopausal women. The pathophysiology of this endocrinopathy …

Positive relationship between androgen and the endocrine disruptor, bisphenol A, in normal women and women with ovarian dysfunction

T Takeuchi, O Tsutsumi, Y Ikezuki, Y Takai… - Endocrine …, 2004 - jstage.jst.go.jp
This study was performed to investigate the serum levels of bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine
disruptor, in women with ovarian dysfunction and obesity. Fasting serum samples were …

Bisphenol A induces reactive oxygen species generation in the liver of male rats

V Bindhumol, KC Chitra, PP Mathur - Toxicology, 2003 - Elsevier
Bisphenol A, an environmental contaminant, widely used as a monomer in polycarbonate
plastics, has been shown to cause abnormalities in liver of rats and mice. The nature and …

Endocrine disrupting chemical Bisphenol A and its potential effects on female health

IA Kawa, Q Fatima, SA Mir, H Jeelani… - Diabetes & Metabolic …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background and aim A large number of chemical compounds with endocrine-disrupting
activity have been documented. These chemicals are ubiquitous and widely used in many …

Microplastics and associated chemicals in drinking water: A review of their occurrence and human health implications

N Haleem, P Kumar, C Zhang, Y Jamal, G Hua… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) have entered drinking water (DW) via various pathways, raising
concerns about their potential health impacts. This study provides a comprehensive review …

Induction of oxidative stress by bisphenol A in the epididymal sperm of rats

KC Chitra, C Latchoumycandane, PP Mathur - Toxicology, 2003 - Elsevier
Bisphenol A has been shown to affect the reproduction of male rats and mice. However, the
mechanism of action of bisphenol A on the epididymal sperm is not elucidated. The present …