Because bisphenol A (BPA) is a high production volume chemical, we examined over 500
peer-reviewed studies to understand its global distribution in effluent discharges, surface …

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 …

Though invertebrates are one of the largest groups of animal species in the sea and exhibit
robust immune and neural responses that are crucial for their health and survival, the …

Thousands of anthropogenic chemicals are present in the environment, and mounting
evidence indicates that some have endocrine-disrupting effects in a variety of organisms. Of …

At a global scale, increasing human population and associated economic growth has lead to
an increase in the demand for consumable goods such as those made from polymer-based …

The study reported and analyzed the current state of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)
in urban China from the aspects of scale, treatment processes, sludge handling …

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 …

This study investigated the level of bisphenol A (BPA) in surface water used as potable
water, drinking water (tap and bottled mineral water) and human plasma in the Langat River …

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 …