International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(3S), P. 05 - 11
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Endocrine
disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs)
are
a
major
hazard
to
fish
populations,
with
significant
implications
for
aquatic
environments
and
the
well-being
of
humans.
This
comprehensive
review
investigates
adverse
impacts
EDCs
exposure
on
fish,
concentrating
alterations
in
reproductive.
systems,
intersex
development,
modifications
gamete
efficacy,
gonadosomatic
index
(GSI)
variations,
possible
consequences
populations
fish.
The
synthesizes
findings
from
laboratory
field
studies
elucidate
mechanisms
through
which
disrupt
sexual
behaviors
discusses
ecosystems.This
emphasizes
intricate
relationship
between
reproductive
behaviors,
underscoring
need
further
investigation
legislative
initiatives
limit
effects
reproduction
population
structure.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
929, P. 172535 - 172535
Published: April 18, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
emerging
contaminants
of
increasing
concern
as
they
may
cause
adverse
effects
and
carry
other
contaminants,
which
potentially
compromise
human
health.
Despite
occurring
in
aquatic
ecosystems
worldwide,
the
knowledge
about
MP
presence
different
aquaculture
systems
their
potential
impact
on
seafood
products
is
still
limited.
This
study
aimed
to
determine
levels
MPs
water,
feed,
European
seabass
(Dicentrarchus
labrax)
from
three
relevant
estimate
exposure
metals
through
consumption.
The
recirculating
system
(RAS)
had
highest
occurrence
water
feed.
followed
system's
with
RAS-farmed
fish
presenting
load,
both
gastrointestinal
tract
(GIT)
muscle,
by
pond-,
cage-farmed
fish.
MPs'
characteristics
across
samples
remained
consistent,
predominant
recovered
particles
falling
within
size
range.
were
visually
characterized
chemically
identified
micro-Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy
(μFTIR).
Most
these
fibres
composed
man-made
cellulose
PET.
GIT
significantly
higher
than
muscle
for
pond-
fish,
bioconcentration
factors
>1
indicated
farmed
seabass.
Metal
concentrations
below
permissible
limits,
posing
low
intake
risks
consumers
according
available
health-based
guidance
values
estimated
dietary
scenarios.
BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
131(4), P. 401 - 414
Published: Oct. 9, 2023
Abstract
Background
The
interaction
between
pollution
and
endometriosis
is
a
pressing
issue
that
demands
immediate
attention.
impact
of
pollution,
particularly
air
water
or
occupational
hazards,
on
hormonal
disruption
the
initiation
remains
major
issue.
Objectives
This
narrative
review
aims
to
delve
into
intricate
connection
endometriosis,
shedding
light
how
environmental
factors
contribute
onset
severity
this
disease
and,
thus,
possible
public
health
policy
implications.
Discussion
Endocrine‐disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs)
in
pollutants
dysregulate
balance,
contributing
progression
gynaecological
disorder.
Air
specifically
PM2.5
PAHs,
has
been
associated
with
an
increased
risk
by
enhancing
chronic
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
imbalances.
Chemical
contaminants
work
exposures,
including
heavy
metals,
dioxins,
PCBs,
disrupt
regulation
potentially
endometriosis.
Mitigating
required
safeguard
women’s
reproductive
health.
requires
comprehensive
approach
involving
stringent
regulations,
sustainable
practices,
responsible
waste
management,
research
innovation,
awareness,
collaboration
among
stakeholders.
Conclusion
Public
policies
have
role
addressing
long‐term
commitment.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(16), P. 2732 - 2732
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Recent
scientific
results
indicate
that
diet
is
the
primary
source
of
exposure
to
endocrine-disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs)
due
their
use
in
food
processing,
pesticides,
fertilizers,
and
migration
from
packaging
food,
particularly
plastic
or
canned
foods.
Although
EDCs
are
not
listed
on
nutrition
labels,
could
inadvertently
lead
contamination,
affecting
individuals
by
inhalation,
ingestion,
direct
contact.
The
aim
our
narrative
review
investigate
role
phthalates
bisphenol
A
(BPA)
foods,
assessing
risks
for
precocious
puberty
(PP)
early-onset
obesity,
which
two
clinical
entities
often
associated
share
common
pathogenetic
mechanisms.
diverse
outcomes
observed
across
different
studies
highlight
complexity
BPA
effects
human
body,
both
terms
early
puberty,
girls,
obesity
with
its
metabolic
disruptions.
Moreover,
independently
linked
might
confound
relationship
between
these
pubertal
timing.
Given
potential
public
health
implications,
it
crucial
adopt
a
precautionary
approach,
minimizing
EDCs,
especially
vulnerable
populations
such
as
children.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Abstract
New
Yorkers
face
a
multitude
of
health
and
safety
risks
that
are
exacerbated
by
changing
climate.
These
include
direct
impacts
from
extreme
weather
events
other
climate
hazards,
as
well
indirect
occurring
through
chain
interactions.
Physical
safety,
physical
health,
mental
all
part
the
equation—as
many
nonclimate
factors
interact
with
change
to
influence
outcomes.
This
chapter
provides
an
updated
assessment
these
topics
at
intersection
change,
public
equity
in
state
York.
Key
findings
presented
below.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
872, P. 162108 - 162108
Published: Feb. 10, 2023
Marine
organisms
are
constantly
exposed
to
multiple
stressors
including
pollutants
released
into
the
environment,
such
as
personal
care
products
(PCPs),
and
climate
change-derived
factors,
namely
warming,
which
aggravated
by
anthropogenic
drivers
pose
increasing
pressure
on
coastal
ecosystems.
Avobenzone
(AVO)
is
one
of
most
used
ultraviolet
(UV)
filters
in
PCPs
have
been
increasingly
and,
thereby,
identified
aquatic
environments.
However,
data
regarding
influence
warming
impacts
caused
AVO
bivalves
lacking.
Mussels
considered
good
bioindicators
thus
being
often
employed
ecotoxicology
studies.
Hence,
present
study
aimed
evaluate
toxic
effects
an
environmentally
relevant
concentration
(0.5
μg/L)
(21
°C),
acting
alone
or
combination,
sperm
adults
Mediterranean
mussel
species
Mytilus
galloprovincialis,
through
vitro
vivo
tests,
respectively.
were
evaluated
assessing
oxidative
status,
viability,
genotoxicity,
motility,
kinetics
sperm,
together
with
quantification
energy
content,
metabolic
capacity,
biological
defence
mechanisms,
cellular
damage,
neurotoxicity
adults.
induced
genotoxicity
increased
respiration
rate
while
enhancing
biotransformation
enzymes'
activity
Exposure
led
increase
rate,
ROS
overproduction,
viability
decrease
whereas
capacity
combined
stress,
decreased
motility
only
antioxidant
was
enhanced
Overall,
demonstrated
that
when
combination
both
more
prominent.
Furthermore,
considering
multiple-stressor
scenario
tested,
major
occurred
male
gametes
comparison
