Endocrine Disruptor Compounds (EDCs) are synthetic or natural molecules in the
environment that promote adverse modifications of endogenous hormone regulation in …

This chapter provides an introduction to the importance of hormones to the healthy
functioning of the human body and an overview of the varied types and sources of …

Within the past few decades, the concept of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) has
risen from a position of total obscurity to become a focus of dialogue, debate, and concern …

Currently, there is much concern that a wide range of both synthetic and naturally occurring
environmental chemicals can act as endocrine disruptors (EDs), and can adversely affect …

The potential hazardous effects that estrogen-and androgen-like chemicals may have both
on wildlife and human health have attracted much attention from the scientific community …

On 19 February 2013, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World
Health Organization (WHO) released The State of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting …

There is growing interest in the possible health threat posed by endocrine-disrupting
chemicals (EDCs), which are substances in our environment, food, and consumer products …

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: From Basic Research to Clinical Practice is the first book
that provides comprehensive coverage of the three most important themes in the field of …

Endocrine disruptors (EDs) are exogenous environmental molecules that may affect the
synthesis, secretion, transport, metabolism, binding, action, and catabolism of natural …

An endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) is an exogenous chemical, or mixture of chemicals,
that can interfere with any aspect of hormone action. The potential for deleterious effects of …