title: Dioxins--a commentary on gynaecological aspects of recent research.
abstract: Dioxins are very toxic chemical compounds which are most likely carcinogenic and immunosuppressant in humans. Reproductive toxicity may occur at lower dose levels. Dioxins have been detected in mothers milk and fetal tissue. Experimental data suggest that placental function could be compromised by dioxins. Further research into the biological effects of this group of environmental contaminants is needed.
authors.affiliation: Universitäts-Frauenklinik, Tübingen, Germany.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hanf
mesh_terms: D000026:Abortion, Habitual / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000818:Animals; D001822:Body Burden; D004147:Dioxins / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange / Q000187:drug effects*; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D004147:Dioxins