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Workshop on perinatal exposure to dioxin-like compounds. III. Endocrine effects

Journal Article · · Environmental Health Perspectives
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  1. Bureau of Chemical Safety, Ontario (Canada)
Studies involving endocrine effects in humans and experimental animals resulting from the exposure to dioxin-like (non-ortho-substituted PCBs, PCDDs/PCDFs) and nondioxin-like (PCBs, OC pesticides) compounds (DLCs and NDLCs) were presented. A variety of reproductive and hormonal parameters, including androgen status, sexual differentiation, and thyroid functionality, were discussed. As in utero and lactational exposure of the human fetus/neonate to these environmental contaminants is inevitable, continued research to identify sensitive biomarkers of effect and susceptibility as well as to define dose-response relationships is required. 15 refs., 1 fig.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
482245
Report Number(s):
CONF-9308287--
Journal Information:
Environmental Health Perspectives, Journal Name: Environmental Health Perspectives Journal Issue: Suppl.2 Vol. 103; ISSN EVHPAZ; ISSN 0091-6765
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English