ea0037ep152 | Reproduction, endocrine disruptors and signalling | ECE2015
Zadjali Fahad
, Al Masroori Mohammed
, Habais Mohammed
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a byproduct of polycarbonate plastic widely present in food containers. BPA is historically a known endocrine disruptor and due to its oestrogen agonist activity, BPA consumption is associated with hypothyroidism and reproductive disorder. Recent studies have shown that oestrogen antagonised GH actions. Since BPA has oestrogen agonist activity, the effect of BPA exposure on GH activity has not yet been investigated.Aim: To study the ...