Environmental pollutants suspected of disrupting the endocrine system are considered
etiologic factors in the epidemic of metabolic disorders. As regulation of energy metabolism …

Background Background exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) has emerged as
a new risk factor for metabolic syndrome (MetS), while hyperuricemia is associated with …

Objective Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are lipophilic environmental toxicants that
accumulate in adipose tissue. Weight loss leads to mobilization and increased redistribution …

Many compounds have the potential to harm pancreatic beta-cells; organochlorine
pollutants belong to those compounds. In this work, we aimed to find markers of acute …

Persistent organochlorine pollutants (POPs) gradually accumulate in the human organism
due to their presence in the environment. Some studies have described a correlation …

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) continues to increase worldwide. It is well
established that genetic susceptibility, obesity, overnutrition and a sedentary life style are …

The global epidemic of metabolic disease is a clear and present danger to both individual
and societal health. Understanding the myriad factors contributing to obesity and diabetes is …

Background Some evidence in humans suggests that persistent organic pollutants (POPs),
including organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), may …

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing worldwide in pandemic-like numbers.
It is considered, at least in part, to be an environmental illness. Recent research has shown …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are mostly halogenated compounds tending to persist
in the environment, enter into the food chain, and accumulate in fat mass of mammals due to …