Endocrine disruptors (ED) are environmental pollutants that mimic endogenous hormonal signals. The main groups are Phthalates, Bisphenols, Parabens, Pesticides and some POPs. They interfere with hormone-dependent functions in the body such as embryonic development, production of sperm, control of the menstrual cycle, the onset of puberty, fertility and cancers in hormone-dependent tissues, but also with the development of types 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. The cosmeceutical industry is one of the fastest and profitable growing commercial sectors producing different personal care agents using a variety of chemicals. Some of them function as endocrine disruptors. It is surprising how many products of everyday use at home and workplace expose us to these chemicals. Management of biomass and microplastics is a related problem.

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Endocrine Disruptors

  • Aikaterini Salavoura

摘要

Endocrine disruptors (ED) are environmental pollutants that mimic endogenous hormonal signals. The main groups are Phthalates, Bisphenols, Parabens, Pesticides and some POPs. They interfere with hormone-dependent functions in the body such as embryonic development, production of sperm, control of the menstrual cycle, the onset of puberty, fertility and cancers in hormone-dependent tissues, but also with the development of types 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. The cosmeceutical industry is one of the fastest and profitable growing commercial sectors producing different personal care agents using a variety of chemicals. Some of them function as endocrine disruptors. It is surprising how many products of everyday use at home and workplace expose us to these chemicals. Management of biomass and microplastics is a related problem.