Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Abstract
Background
Bisphenol
A
(BPA)
levels
are
high
in
women
with
polycystic
ovary
syndrome
(PCOS).
The
mechanism
by
which
BPA
induces
abnormal
glucose
metabolism
PCOS
patients
is
largely
unknown.
Methods
Serum
and
urine
samples
were
collected
from
without
(control)
at
the
reproductive
medicine
center
informed
consent.
Non-PCOS
who
received
vitro
fertilization
recruited
for
collection
of
ovarian
follicular
fluid
granular
cells.
Wild-type
C57BL/6
AhR
−/−
mice
used
to
verify
effects
on
PCOS.
Real-time
PCR,
western
blotting,
ELISA
conducted
analyze
function
BPA.
Chip-qPCR
verified
role
GLUT4
transcription.
Flow
cytometry
was
performed
determine
uptake.
Results
positive
correlation
observed
between
concentration
serum
patients.
aggravated
changes
metabolism,
impaired
fertility,
increased
body
fat.
Mechanistically,
we
showed
that
activated
led
decreased
transport
via
downregulation
Therefore,
use
inhibitors
or
knockout
could
effectively
rescue
BPA-induced
metabolic
disorders
mice.
Conclusions
Our
results
revealed
suppressed
expression
induced
activating
AhR,
causing
insulin
resistance,
thus
a
potential
contributor
development
be
new
therapeutic
target
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 1464 - 1464
Published: Feb. 4, 2021
Increasing
contamination
of
the
environment
by
toxic
compounds
such
as
endocrine
disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs)
is
one
major
causes
reproductive
defects
in
both
sexes.
Estrogen/androgen
pathways
are
utmost
importance
gonadal
development,
determination
secondary
sex
characteristics
and
gametogenesis.
Most
EDCs
mediate
their
action
through
respective
receptors
and/or
downstream
signaling.
The
purpose
this
review
to
highlight
mechanism
which
can
trigger
antagonistic
or
agonistic
response,
acting
estrogen/androgen
causing
that
lead
infertility.
In
vitro,
vivo
silico
studies
focusing
on
impact
related
proteins
published
last
decade
were
considered
for
review.
PUBMED
PUBCHEM
used
literature
search.
bind
estrogen
(ERα
ERβ)
androgen
activate
alternative
G
protein-coupled
(GPCR),
GPR30,
estrogen-related
receptor
(ERRγ)
signaling
via
kinases.
Bisphenol
A,
dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane,
dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene,
polychlorinated
biphenyls
phthalates
toxicants
interfere
with
normal
leading
infertility
sexes
many
ways,
including
DNA
damage
spermatozoids,
altered
methylation
pattern,
histone
modifications
miRNA
expression.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
28(16), P. 19643 - 19663
Published: March 5, 2021
Bisphenol
A
[BPA;
(CH3)2C(C6H4OH)2]
is
a
synthetic
chemical
used
as
precursor
material
for
the
manufacturing
of
plastics
and
resins.
It
gained
attention
due
to
its
high
chances
human
exposure
predisposing
individuals
at
extremely
low
doses
diseases,
including
cancer.
enters
body
via
oral,
inhaled,
dermal
routes
leach-out
products.
BPA
may
be
anticipated
probable
carcinogen.
Studies
using
in
vitro
cell
lines,
rodent
models,
epidemiological
analysis
have
convincingly
shown
increasing
susceptibility
cancer
below
oral
reference
dose
set
by
Environmental
Protection
Agency
BPA.
Furthermore,
exerts
toxicological
effects
genetic
epigenetic
levels,
influencing
various
signaling
pathways.
The
present
review
summarizes
available
data
on
potential
impact
clinical
outcome.
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
213, P. 113734 - 113734
Published: June 22, 2022
Meat
and
meat
products
are
often
consumed
in
our
daily
diet,
providing
essential
nutrients.
Contamination
by
chemical
hazards,
including
bisphenol
A
(BPA)
products,
is
a
concern
continuously
monitored.
BPA
well-known
for
its
endocrine-disrupting
properties,
which
may
cause
potential
toxicological
effects
on
reproductive,
nervous,
immune
systems.
Dietary
consumption
the
main
route
of
exposure,
major
contributor.
exposure
from
focus
this
review.
This
review
found
that
has
been
widely
detected
canned
non-canned
products.
assumed
to
be
predominantly
migration
can
coatings.
Relatively
low
levels
observed
source
contamination
these
yet
definitively
identified.
recent
European
Food
Safety
Authority
(EFSA)
draft
opinion
proposed
lower
tolerable
intake
4
μg
kg
body
weight
(bw)-1
day-1
0.04
ng
day-1,
therefore
health
risks
need
addressed.
investigated
at
farm,
industrial
processes,
retail
levels.
Data
gaps
literature
also
identified
improve
future
food
safety
industry.
Also,
unified
risk
assessment
strategy
proposed.
Further
understanding
needed
as
part
reduce
risk,
more
data
dose-response
relationship
will
help
comprehend
adverse
humans.
research
inform
public,
producers
processing
industry,
policymakers
reduction
measures,
thus,
ensuring
safety.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(10), P. 514 - 514
Published: Sept. 28, 2023
Astaxanthin
(AX),
a
lipid-soluble
pigment
belonging
to
the
xanthophyll
carotenoids
family,
has
recently
garnered
significant
attention
due
its
unique
physical
properties,
biochemical
attributes,
and
physiological
effects.
Originally
recognized
primarily
for
role
in
imparting
characteristic
red-pink
color
various
organisms,
AX
is
currently
experiencing
surge
interest
research.
The
growing
body
of
literature
this
field
predominantly
focuses
on
AXs
distinctive
bioactivities
properties.
However,
potential
algae-derived
as
solution
global
environmental
societal
challenges
that
threaten
life
our
planet
not
received
extensive
attention.
Furthermore,
historical
context
nature,
well
significance
diverse
cultures
traditional
health
practices,
have
been
comprehensively
explored
previous
works.
This
review
article
embarks
comprehensive
journey
through
history
leading
up
present,
offering
insights
into
discovery
AX,
chemical
distribution
biosynthesis.
Additionally,
it
delves
intricate
realm
benefits,
biofunctional
characteristics,
current
market
status
AX.
By
encompassing
these
multifaceted
aspects,
aims
provide
readers
with
more
profound
understanding
robust
foundation
future
scientific
endeavors
directed
at
addressing
needs
sustainable
nutritional
medicinal
solutions.
An
updated
summary
present
status,
applications
are
also
included
well-rounded
perspective.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 17, 2024
Reproductive
system
diseases
pose
prominent
threats
to
human
physical
and
mental
well-being.
Besides
being
influenced
by
genetic
material
regulation
changes
in
lifestyle,
the
occurrence
of
these
is
closely
connected
exposure
harmful
substances
environment.
Endocrine
disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs),
characterized
hormone-like
effects,
have
a
wide
range
influences
on
reproductive
system.
EDCs
are
ubiquitous
natural
environment
present
industrial
everyday
products.
Currently,
thousands
been
reported
exhibit
endocrine
this
number
likely
increase
as
testing
for
potential
has
not
consistently
required,
obtaining
data
limited,
partly
due
long
latency
many
diseases.
The
ability
avoid
EDCs,
especially
those
artificially
synthesized
origin,
increasingly
challenging.
While
can
be
divided
into
persistent
non-persistent
depending
their
degree
degradation,
recent
uptick
research
studies
area,
we
chosen
focus
pertaining
detrimental
effects
health
several
that
widely
encountered
daily
life
over
past
six
years,
specifically
bisphenol
A
(BPA),
phthalates
(PAEs),
polychlorinated
biphenyls
(PCBs),
parabens,
pesticides,
heavy
metals,
so
on.
By
focusing
impact
hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal
(HPG)
axis,
which
leads
development
diseases,
review
aims
provide
new
insights
molecular
mechanisms
EDCs’
damage
encourage
further
in-depth
clarify
potentially
EDC
through
various
other
mechanisms.
Ultimately,
it
offers
scientific
basis
enhance
risk
management,
an
endeavor
significant
societal
importance
safeguarding
health.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Nov. 18, 2022
Childhood
obesity
is
a
major
public
health
problem
worldwide,
and
the
relationship
between
central
precocious
puberty
has
long
been
confirmed,
however,
mechanisms
underlying
this
association
remain
elusive.
This
review
provides
an
overview
of
recent
progress
regarding
how
childhood
impacts
on
hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal
axis
pubertal
onset,
focusing
adipokines
(leptin
ghrelin),
hormone
(insulin),
lipid
(ceramide),
as
well
critical
signaling
pathways
(AMPK/SIRT,
mTOR)
that
integrate
peripheral
metabolism
circuits.
Notably,
prevention
CPP
beneficial
for
adult
life
children,
thus
we
further
summarize
potential
strategies
in
treating
preventing
CPP.
The
updated
understanding
metabolic
stress
pediatric
endocrine
disease
will
arise
attention
society,
also
contribute
to
more
serious
comorbidities
later
period
children.