Abstract The Endocrine Society's first Scientific Statement in 2009 provided a wake-up call to
the scientific community about how environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are zinc (Zn 2+) and calcium (Ca 2+) dependant
endopeptidases, capable of degradation of numerous components of the extracellular …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of caffeine (20mg/L) intake on cadmium
(15mg/L) accumulation in the rat blood, testes, epididymis and prostate as well as cadmium …

Coffee intake has been associated with a low risk of developing cancer, including prostate
cancer, which is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. However, few studies …

Heavy metals are elements found into the environment mainly due to anthropogenic
activities. Naturally occurring and higher released doses cause disorders in the prostate …

In industrialized countries, the use of Cadmium (Cd) produces a form of anthropogenic
pollution. Hence, exposure by human populations is becoming a public health problem. With …

Cadmium is a known carcinogen that has been implicated in prostate cancer, but how it
affects prostate carcinogenesis in humans remains unclear. Evidence from basic science …

Developmental toxicity caused by environmental exposure to heavy metals during the
perinatal period has raised questions about offspring health. Cadmium (Cd) is an endocrine …

Puberty is a transitional period from juvenile stage to adulthood, followed by the functional
maturation of gonads and reproductive organs. This period is sensitive to environmental …

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers and the second cause of cancer-related
deaths among men. Metals are recognized as chemical carcinogens where chronic …