Bisphenol A and human health: a review of the literature

JR Rochester - Reproductive toxicology, 2013 - Elsevier
There is growing evidence that bisphenol A (BPA) may adversely affect humans. BPA is an
endocrine disruptor that has been shown to be harmful in laboratory animal studies. Until …

Bisphenol A (BPA) and cell signaling pathways

M Murata, JH Kang - Biotechnology advances, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Bisphenol A (BPA; 4, 4′-isopropylidenediphenol) is an endocrine disruptor that is
used as a material for the production of phenol resins, polyacrylates, polyesters, epoxy …

Bisphenol A and reproductive health: update of experimental and human evidence, 2007–2013

J Peretz, L Vrooman, WA Ricke, PA Hunt… - Environmental …, 2014 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: In 2007, an expert panel reviewed associations between bisphenol A (BPA)
exposure and reproductive health outcomes. Since then, new studies have been conducted …

Induction of oxidative stress by bisphenol A and its pleiotropic effects

NR Gassman - Environmental and molecular mutagenesis, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Bisphenol A (BPA) has become a target of intense public scrutiny since concerns about its
association with human diseases such as obesity, diabetes, reproductive disorders, and …

Hormones and endocrine-disrupting chemicals: low-dose effects and nonmonotonic dose responses

LN Vandenberg, T Colborn, TB Hayes… - Endocrine …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
For decades, studies of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have challenged traditional
concepts in toxicology, in particular the dogma of “the dose makes the poison,” because …

From BPA to its analogues: Is it a safe journey?

A Usman, M Ahmad - Chemosphere, 2016 - Elsevier
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is one of the most abundant synthetic chemicals in the world due to its
uses in plastics. Its widespread exposure vis-a-vis low dose effects led to a reduction in its …

Antioxidant systems and oxidative stress in the testes

RJ Aitken, SD Roman - Molecular mechanisms in spermatogenesis, 2008 - Springer
Spermatogenesis is an extremely active replicative process capable of generating approxi
mately 1,000 sperm a second. The high rates of cell division inherent in this process imply …

In vivo effects of bisphenol A in laboratory rodent studies

CA Richter, LS Birnbaum, F Farabollini… - Reproductive …, 2007 - Elsevier
Concern is mounting regarding the human health and environmental effects of bisphenol A
(BPA), a high-production-volume chemical used in synthesis of plastics. We have reviewed …

An extensive new literature concerning low-dose effects of bisphenol A shows the need for a new risk assessment

FS Vom Saal, C Hughes - Environmental health perspectives, 2005 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Bisphenol A (BPA) is the monomer used to manufacture polycarbonate plastic, the resin
lining of cans, and other products, with global capacity in excess of 6.4 billion lb/year …

Human exposure to bisphenol A

JH Kang, F Kondo, Y Katayama - Toxicology, 2006 - Elsevier
Bisphenol A (BPA), 2, 2-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) propane, is made by combining acetone and
phenol. It has estrogenic activity and is acutely toxic to aquatic organisms. BPA is used …