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BPA has major effects on the behavior of vertebrates, especially in their sensory processing systems. In zebrafish BPA can disrupt the signaling in the endocrine system and affect auditory development and function. [111] Similar to a human ear, the zebrafish have a sensory organ called the lateral line that detects different forms of vibration ...
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with our endocrine systems, which control the body’s hormones—such as insulin, testosterone, and estrogen—and numerous bodily functions ...
Endocrine disruptors are molecules that alter the structure or function of the endocrine system. These chemicals can act as a part of developmental toxicity because they can alter hormonal pathways in the endocrine system, leading to negative health effects. One of the most common endocrine disruptor is Bisphenol A (BPA).
A comparison of the structures of the natural estrogen hormone estradiol (left) and one of the nonyl-phenols (right), a xenoestrogen endocrine disruptor. Endocrine disruptors, sometimes also referred to as hormonally active agents, [1] endocrine disrupting chemicals, [2] or endocrine disrupting compounds [3] are chemicals that can interfere with endocrine (or hormonal) systems. [4]
The chemicals are called EDCs, and they are likely already in your home. Here’s what researchers know about their potential health impacts and what to do about them.
Bisphenols A (BPA), F (BPF) and S (BPS) have been shown to be endocrine disruptors, potentially relating to adverse health effects. [3] [6] Due to its high production volumes, BPA has been characterised as a "pseudo-persistent" chemical, [7] leading to its spreading and potential accumulation in a variety of environmental matrices, even though it has a fairly short half-life.
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The health effects of BPA have been the subject of prolonged public and scientific debate. [12] [13] [14] BPA is a xenoestrogen, exhibiting hormone-like properties that mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. [15] Although the effect is very weak, [16] the pervasiveness of BPA-containing materials raises concerns, as exposure is effectively ...