Endocrine disruptors and human health.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a group of diversely natural compounds or synthetic chemicals that can interfere with the programming of normal endocrine-signalling pathways during pre- and neonatal life, thus leading to adverse consequences later in life. In addition, early life exposure to EDCs may alter gene expression and consequently transmit these effects to future generations.
Latini
Giuseppe
G
Division of Neonatology, Perrino Hospital, Brindisi, Italy. gilatini@tin.it
Knipp
Gregory
G
Mantovani
Alberto
A
Marcovecchio
M L
ML
Chiarelli
F
F
Söder
O
O
D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000209:etiology; D052244:Endocrine Disruptors / Q000633:toxicity*; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000633:toxicity*; D005260:Female; D020387:Food Chain; D006801:Humans; D018811:Maternal Exposure; D012307:Risk Factors
D052244:Endocrine Disruptors; D004785:Environmental Pollutants