Endocrine Abstracts

There is a rising use of Aluminium oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3NPs) in many branches of industry and personal care products. Because of these uses, their impact on the environment must be considered and investigated. Almost nothing is known about the effects of Al2O3NPs on semen quality and reproductive hormones. Possible mechanisms for the cytotoxicity of Al2O3NPs are still being discussed, but oxidative stress m...

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. A comprehensive literature search found 91 studies linking BPA to human health; 53 published within the last year. This body of literature is showing associations between BPA exposure and adverse perinatal, childhood, and adult health outcomes, including reproductive and developmental effects, metabolic dise...