Abstract 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) is a synthetic hormone, which is a derivative of the
natural hormone, estradiol (E2). EE2 is an orally bio-active estrogen, and is one of the most …

17α-Ethinylestradiol (EE2) is a frequently used drug and an endocrine disruptive substance.
Adverse effects on biota have been reported when they are exposed to this substance in the …

Abstract 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) is a synthetic estrogen with very strong estrogenic
potency. Due to its wide usage in human and livestock as well as its high recalcitration to …

As a synthetic estrogen, 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) has been known to show the strong
estrogenic potency. This work critically reviewed the occurrence and removal of EE2 in …

The estrogenic activity of compounds was evaluated in a comparative approach both with in
vitro and in vivo assays. By comparing simultaneously obtained experimental data, we …

Abstract Natural estrogens, estrone (E1), 17β-estradiol (E2) and estriol (E3) are endocrine
disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that are discharged consistently and directly into surface …

Estrogenic compounds such as 17β-estradiol (E2) and its analogs are present in the aquatic
environment and can adversely affect the reproductive systems of aquatic organisms …

17α-Ethinylestradiol (EE2), a major constituent of common contraceptive pills, and three
other estrogenic hormones, estrone (E1), 17β-estradiol (E2) and mestranol (MeEE2) have …

17α-Ethinylestradiol (EE2) is a synthetic estrogen used primarily in birth control pills and in
hormone replacement therapy. Owing to its occurrence in surface waters at concentrations …

Abstract The estrogens 17-β-estradiol (E2) and 17-α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) are reported as
highly endocrine-disrupting agents, being recently included in an EU watch list regarding …