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ea0029p757 | Endocrine Disruptors | ICEECE2012

Proliferative and apoptotic effects of bisphenol A and its combination with estradiol in human breast carcinoma cells

Havranek T. , Macho L. , Fickova M.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor (ED) used as plasticiser present in plastic products of daily use. The leakage of BPA monomer into food, drinks represents the ubiquitous exposure to the general population. BPA stimulatory effect on breast cancer cells growth in vitro and increased incidence of hormone dependent malignancies suspected BPA from carcinogenic effect.The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of BPA alone and in t...