Title: Endocrine Disruptors and Human Health
VOLUME: 10 ISSUE: 9
Author(s):G. Latini, G. Knipp, A. Mantovani, M.L. Marcovecchio, F. Chiarelli and O. Soder
Affiliation:Division of Neonatology, Ospedale A. Perrino, s.s. 7 per Mesagne, 72100 Brindisi, Italy.
Keywords:Endocrine-disruptors, environment, endocrine system, phthalates, pregnancy, neonate, fetal
Abstract: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a group of diversely natural compounds or synthetic chemicals that can interfere with the programming of normal endocrine-signalling pathways during pre- and neonatal life, thus leading to adverse consequences later in life. In addition, early life exposure to EDCs may alter gene expression and consequently transmit these effects to future generations.
