bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 27, 2023
Abstract
Exposure
to
plastic-derived
estrogen-mimicking
endocrine-disrupting
bisphenols
can
have
a
long-lasting
effect
on
bone
health.
However,
gestational
exposure
below
tolerable
daily
intake
(TDI)
of
bisphenol
A
(BPA)
and
its
substitute,
S
(BPS),
offspring’s
mineralization
is
unclear.
This
study
examined
the
effects
in-utero
growth
density
offspring
rats.
Pregnant
Wistar
rats
were
exposed
BPA
BPS
(0.0,
0.4
μg/kg
bw)
via
oral
gavage
from
day
4
21.
The
density,
IGF-1,
osteocalcin,
calcium
levels
measured
by
DEXA,
ELISA
AAS,
respectively.
bisphenol’s
action
canonical
BMP
signaling
was
in
osteoblast
SaOS-2
cells.
Maternal
(BPA
BPS)
increased
body
weight,
mineral
content,
aged
30
90
days
(p<0.05).
Plasma
calcium,
alkaline
phosphatase
activities
altered
BPA-exposed
cells
decreased
viability
dose-dependent
manner
promoted
cell
cycle
progression
S/G2-M
phase
expression
BMP1,
BMP4,
intracellular
signalling
mediators
SMAD1,
SMAD5,
RUNX2
mRNAs
upon
these
index
extracellular
matrix
proteins
such
as
ALPL,
COL1A1,
DMP1,
FN1
downregulated
Bisphenol
co-incubation
with
noggin
TGF-β1
expression,
indicating
involvement
mineralization.
Overall,
during
gestation
modulating
BMP/
mediators.
Highlights
Gestational
low
doses
increases
whole-body
BMC
BMD
offspring.
In-utero
plasma
IGF-1
gla-type
marker
activity
modulates
Smad-dependent
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. e42782 - e42782
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Per-
and
Poly-fluoroalkyl
substances
(PFASs)
are
among
the
that
have
been
widely
employed
across
world
due
to
their
distinct
features.
These
chemicals'
great
stability
in
environment
capacity
be
released
from
consumer
goods
demonstrated
existence
all
matrices.
Additionally,
world's
attention
has
drawn
these
substances'
direct
relation
human
health
recent
years.
This
research
aimed
unravel
nexus
of
PFASs
with
obesity
endocrine
disruption
as
a
comprehensive
review.
Studies
shown
drinking
water
is
primary
way
which
humans
exposed
PFASs.
As
result,
it
become
difficult
determine
how
contaminated
compounds
impacts
affect
health.
Through
various
routes,
metabolic
processes,
possible
effects
on
hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid
axis,
chemicals
increase
incidence
obesity,
particularly
during
crucial
growth
phases.
Another
negative
impact
glands'
function,
for
controlling
body's
physiological
functions.
leads
alterations
hormone
production.
The
exposure
include
secondary
hyperparathyroidism,
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver,
diabetes,
cardiovascular
illnesses,
reproductive
abnormalities,
infertility.
Because
characteristics,
including
propensity
propagate
through
food
chain,
accumulate
biomagnify,
ultimately
pose
threat
life,
replace
remove
chemicals.
Journal of Advanced Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 1, 2025
Early
life
bone
accumulation,
which
predicts
future
fragility
fracture
risk,
is
intimately
associated
with
sex
hormones.
N,
N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide
(DEET)
the
primary
and
most
effective
active
ingredient
widely
used
globally,
especially
among
children
adolescents.
However,
effects
of
DEET
on
hormones
mass
remain
unclear.
We
aimed
to
explore
adverse
exposure
elucidate
potential
mediating
roles
in
This
cross-sectional
study
analyzed
864
adolescents
from
NHANES
2013-2016.
Urinary
3-diethyl-carbamoyl
benzoic
acid
(DCBA)
was
employed
as
a
biomarker
for
exposure.
The
examined
relationships
between
DCBA,
hormones,
mass,
particular
focus
evaluating
independent
serial
mediation
DEET-bone
associations.
Increased
DCBA
decreased
testosterone
(TT),
estrogen
(E2),
free
androgen
index
(FAI),
alongside
an
increase
hormone-binding
globulin
(SHBG)
levels,
particularly
pronounced
subjects
<
12
years
[β%
(95
%
CI)
=
-0.081
(-0.144,
-0.017),
-0.064
(-0.114,
-0.013),
-0.101
(-0.177,
-0.024),
0.020
(-0.009,
0.048),
respectively]
non-overweight
-0.160
(-0.234,
-0.086),
-0.103
(-0.158,
-0.048),
-0.195
(-0.282,
-0.107),
0.035
(0.012,
0.058),
respectively].
Negative
dose-response
were
observed
participants
-0.011
(-0.018,
-0.005)
-0.027
(-0.041,
-0.013)
total
mineral
density
(BMD)
content
(BMC),
respectively],
BMC
-0.012
(-0.024,
0.000)].
Additionally,
TT,
E2,
SHBG
found
significantly
independently
mediate
15.41
79.84
relationship
mass.
Furthermore,
detected
SHBG.
exerts
detrimental
effect
health
by
interfering
adolescents,
warranting
heightened
public
concern.
Endocrinology and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39(4), P. 539 - 551
Published: July 17, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
critically
examines
the
detrimental
impacts
of
endocrine-disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs)
on
bone
health,
with
a
specific
focus
substances
such
as
bisphenol
A
(BPA),
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
(PFASs),
phthalates,
dioxins.
These
EDCs,
by
interfering
endocrine
system’s
normal
functioning,
pose
significant
risk
to
metabolism,
potentially
leading
heightened
susceptibility
bone-related
disorders
diseases.
Notably,
BPA
has
been
shown
inhibit
differentiation
osteoblasts
promote
apoptosis
osteoblasts,
which
results
in
altered
turnover
status.
PFASs,
known
for
their
environmental
persistence
ability
bioaccumulate
human
body,
have
linked
an
increased
osteoporosis
risk.
Similarly,
are
widely
used
production
plastics,
associated
adverse
health
outcomes,
showing
inverse
relationship
between
phthalate
exposure
mineral
density.
Dioxins
present
more
complex
picture,
research
findings
suggesting
both
potential
benefits
effects
structure
density,
depending
factors
timing
level
exposure.
underscores
urgent
need
further
better
understand
pathways
through
EDCs
affect
develop
targeted
strategies
mitigating
harmful
impacts.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Sept. 25, 2024
Osteoporosis
(OP)
is
characterized
by
decreased
bone
mineral
density
(BMD)
and
increased
fracture
risk,
poses
a
significant
global
health
burden.
Recent
research
has
shed
light
on
the
bidirectional
relationship
between
gut
microbiota
(GM)
health,
presenting
novel
avenue
for
understanding
OP
pathogenesis
developing
targeted
therapeutic
interventions.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
of
GM-bone
axis,
exploring
impact
GM
development
management.
We
elucidate
established
risk
factors
OP,
delve
into
diversity
functional
changes
in
OP.
Furthermore,
we
examine
experimental
evidence
clinical
observations
linking
alterations
composition
or
function
with
variations
BMD
risk.
Mechanistic
insights
microbial
mediators
such
as
metabolites
products,
are
discussed.
Therapeutic
implications,
including
GM-targeted
interventions
dietary
strategies,
also
explored.
Finally,
identify
future
directions
challenges
translating
these
findings
practice.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(23), P. 16559 - 16559
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
This
overview
discusses
the
role
of
imprinting
in
development
an
organism,
and
how
exposure
to
environmental
chemicals
during
fetal
leads
physiological
biochemical
changes
that
can
have
adverse
lifelong
effects
on
health
offspring.
There
has
been
a
recent
upsurge
use
chemical
products
everyday
life.
These
include
industrial
byproducts,
pesticides,
dietary
supplements,
pharmaceutical
products.
They
mimic
natural
estrogens
bind
estradiol
receptors.
Consequently,
they
reduce
number
receptors
available
for
ligand
binding.
faulty
signaling
neuroendocrine
system
critical
developmental
process
'imprinting'.
Imprinting
causes
structural
organizational
differentiation
male
female
reproductive
organs,
sexual
behavior,
bone
mineral
density,
metabolism
exogenous
endogenous
substances.
Several
studies
conducted
animal
models
epidemiological
provide
profound
evidence
altered
various
abnormalities
other
diseases
humans.
Altered
be
measured
by
endpoints
such
as
profile
cytochrome
P-450
enzymes
(CYP450's),
xenobiotic
metabolite
levels,
DNA
adducts.
The
importance
potentiation
or
attenuation
toxic
is
discussed.