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47 Diseases Researched for Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
NameACCKFocus
Breast Cancer752Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2551Locked
Prenatal Chemical Exposures541Locked
Pesticide Toxicity 431Locked
Hypertension230Locked
Hypothyroidism523Locked
Insulin Resistance423Locked
Thyroid Cancer221Locked
Endometriosis220Locked
Metabolic Diseases220Locked
Pregnancy: Environmental Exposures220Locked
Autoimmune Thyroiditis413Locked
Thyroid Diseases312Locked
Autoimmune Diseases211Locked
Breastfeeding Concerns: Chemical Exposure110Locked
Cardiovascular Diseases110Locked
Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction110Locked
Dyslipidemias110Locked
Hyperuricemia110Locked
Infant Chemical Exposures110Locked
Metabolic Syndrome X110Locked
Obesity110Locked
Obesity: Childhood110Locked
Pesticide-Induced Toxicity: Organochlorines110Locked
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome110Locked
Polychlorinated biphenyl toxicity 46Locked
Autism Spectrum Disorders22Locked
Bisphenol Toxicity22Locked
Cardiac Hypertrophy12Locked
DNA damage12Locked
Dioxin Toxicity 12Locked
Furan Toxicity 12Locked
High Fat Diet12Locked
High Sugar Diet12Locked
Hyperthyroidism22Locked
Myocardial Fibrosis 12Locked
Alzheimer's Disease11Locked
Autism11Locked
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses11Locked
Chemically-Induced Liver Damage11Locked
Detoxification: Impaired11Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 111Locked
Dysbiosis11Locked
Estrogen Dominance11Locked
Neurodegenerative Diseases11Locked
Neurodevelopmental Disorders11Locked
Pesticide-Induced Toxicity: Organophosphates11Locked
12 Adverse Pharmacological Actions Researched for Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
NameACCKFocus
Carcinogenic651Locked
Diabetogenic450Locked
Endocrine Disruptor532Locked
Hypertensive120Locked
Obesogenic220Locked
Bioaccumulator110Locked
Endocrine Disruptor: Insulin Resistance110Locked
Cardiotoxic12Locked
Neurotoxic22Locked
Endocrine Disruptor: Thyroid11Locked
Estrogen Agonist11Locked
Sulfotransferase inhibitors11Locked

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53 Abstracts with Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Research

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Assessment of five typical environmental endocrine disruptors and thyroid cancer risk.Dec 31, 2022

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023 ;14:1283087. Epub 2023 Oct 30. PMID: 38027118
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2022
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Diseases : Thyroid Cancer
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Persistent and non-persistent endocrine-disrupting chemicals may affect the risk of T2D.Jun 28, 2015

Pubmed Data : J Diabetes. 2015 Jun 29. Epub 2015 Jun 29. PMID: 26119400
Article Published Date : Jun 28, 2015
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Problem Substances : Bisphenol A , Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), Pesticides, Phthalates, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Diabetogenic
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Serum concentrations of PCBs, especially those congeners with multiple ortho chlorines, were strongly associated with both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.Mar 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Environ Health Perspect. 2011 Mar ;119(3):319-25. PMID: 21362590
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2011
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Diseases : Hypertension
Problem Substances : Organochlorine compounds, Organochlorine pesticides, Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Hypertensive
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An association exists between increased PCB and p,p'-DDE serum concentrations and the risk of endometriosis.Jul 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Environ Health Perspect. 2009 Jul;117(7):1070-5. Epub 2009 Mar 31. PMID: 19654915
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Endometriosis
Problem Substances : Organochlorine pesticides, Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Endocrine Disruptor
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Bodily retention of environmental organic pollutants-including PCBs, pesticides and PAHs-was associated with PCOS.Jul 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : Hum Reprod. 2015 Aug ;30(8):1964-73. Epub 2015 Jun 3. PMID: 26040477
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Organochlorine pesticides, Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Breast adipose tissue concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls are associated with breast cancer risk.Jan 01, 2000

Pubmed Data : Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2000 Jan;9(1):55-63. PMID: 10667464
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2000
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Breast Cancer
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic
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Breast cancer patients have elevated levels of pesticides in their adipose tissue.Nov 01, 1994

Pubmed Data : Carcinogenesis. 1994 Nov;15(11):2581-5. PMID: 7955109
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 1994
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breast Cancer, Pesticide Toxicity
Problem Substances : Organochlorine pesticides, Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic
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Concentrations of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in human serum and adipose tissue from Bolivia.Dec 31, 2011

Pubmed Data : Environ Res. 2012 Jan ;112:40-7. Epub 2011 Nov 9. PMID: 22078547
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Pesticide Toxicity
Problem Substances : Organochlorine pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Concentrations of persistent organic chemicals do not consistently decline during lactation and can increase for some women. Oct 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Environ Health Perspect. 2009 Oct;117(10):1625-31. Epub 2009 Jun 15. PMID: 20019916
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breastfeeding Concerns: Chemical Exposure, Infant Chemical Exposures
Problem Substances : Dioxins, Organochlorine pesticides, Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Bioaccumulator
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Effects of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides have an adverse effect on thyroid function during pregnancy.Aug 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Am J Epidemiol. 2008 Aug 1;168(3):298-310. Epub 2008 Jun 10. PMID: 18550560
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Hypothyroidism, Pregnancy: Environmental Exposures
Problem Substances : Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) , Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Environmental exposure to some POPs substantially increased risk of future type 2 diabetes in an elderly population.Jun 23, 2011

Pubmed Data : Diabetes Care. 2011 Jun 23. Epub 2011 Jun 23. PMID: 21700918
Article Published Date : Jun 23, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Pesticide-Induced Toxicity: Organochlorines, Pesticide Toxicity
Problem Substances : Organochlorine compounds, Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Exposure to low-dose persistent organic pollutants appears to contribute to development of obesity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance.Jan 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2011;6(1):e15977. Epub 2011 Jan 26. PMID: 21298090
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Dyslipidemias, Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Problem Substances : Organochlorine pesticides, Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Endocrine Disruptor, Endocrine Disruptor: Insulin Resistance
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Exposure to organochloride compounds alter thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy. Oct 15, 2009

Pubmed Data : Environ Sci Technol. 2009 Oct 15;43(20):7909-15. PMID: 19921913
Article Published Date : Oct 15, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Hypothyroidism, Pregnancy: Environmental Exposures
Problem Substances : Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) , Hexachlorobenzene (HCB), Organochlorine compounds, Organochlorine pesticides, Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Glucose homeostasis may worsen after decades of exposure to PCBs and OCPs at background environmental levels, independent of BMI.Jan 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : Environ Res. 2015 Feb ;137:485-94. Epub 2015 Feb 23. PMID: 25706918
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Diseases
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Organochlorine pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Diabetogenic
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Higher polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) concentrations in breast tumors are strongly associated with tumors of poor prognosis.Jun 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : Cancer Causes Control. 2001 Jun;12(5):395-404. PMID: 11545454
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breast Cancer
Problem Substances : Organochlorine compounds, Organochlorine pesticides, Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic
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Higher polychlorinated biphenyl residues are found in fat samples from women with malignant breast cancer. Mar 01, 1992

Pubmed Data : Arch Environ Health. 1992 Mar-Apr;47(2):143-6. PMID: 1567239
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 1992
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breast Cancer
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic
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In a population of women in New York City breast cancer was strongly associated with DDE in serum. Apr 21, 1993

Pubmed Data : J Natl Cancer Inst. 1993 Apr 21;85(8):648-52. PMID: 8468722
Article Published Date : Apr 21, 1993
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breast Cancer
Problem Substances : Organochlorine compounds, Organochlorine pesticides, Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic
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PBDE exposure, at levels comparable with those of the general U.S. population, was associated with increased thyroglobulin antibodies and increased T(4) in adult males.Dec 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Environ Health Perspect. 2008 Dec;116(12):1635-41. Epub 2008 Jul 24. PMID: 19079713
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Autoimmune Diseases, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Thyroid Diseases
Problem Substances : Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Endocrine Disruptor
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Persistent organic pollutants exhibit diabetogenic and obesogenic properties.Apr 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011 Apr;19(4):709-14. Epub 2010 Jun 17. PMID: 20559302
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), β-hexachlorocyclohexane (βHCH)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Diabetogenic, Obesogenic
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Possible associations between prenatal exposure to environmental pollutants and neurodevelopmental outcome in children.Aug 31, 2024

Pubmed Data : Reprod Toxicol. 2024 Sep ;128:108658. Epub 2024 Jul 6. PMID: 38972363
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2024
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Prenatal Chemical Exposures
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Prenatal background exposure to several persistent organic pollutants can influence neuropsychological outcomes in 13- to 15-year-old Dutch adolescents.Aug 28, 2018

Pubmed Data : Environ Int. 2018 Aug 29 ;121(Pt 1):13-22. Epub 2018 Aug 29. PMID: 30172231
Article Published Date : Aug 28, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction, Prenatal Chemical Exposures
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Prenatal exposure to persistent organic pollutants and rapid weight gain and overweight in infancy.Aug 19, 2013

Pubmed Data : Obesity (Silver Spring). 2013 Aug 20. Epub 2013 Aug 20. PMID: 23963708
Article Published Date : Aug 19, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Obesity: Childhood, Prenatal Chemical Exposures
Problem Substances : Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Obesogenic
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Several POPs at low doses similar to current exposure levels may increase diabetes risk.Aug 31, 2010

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Pubmed Data : Environ Health Perspect. 2010 Sep ;118(9):1235-42. Epub 2010 May 5. PMID: 20444671
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Organochlorine pesticides, Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Some PCB congeners were associated with higher risk of hypertension in this highly exposed population.Aug 31, 2013

Pubmed Data : Environ Int. 2013 Sep ;59:282-9. Epub 2013 Jul 19. PMID: 23872387
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Hypertension
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Dioxins, Organochlorine pesticides, Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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The risk of hyperuricemia relates to background exposure to a mixture of POPs even among persons without MetS.Aug 31, 2013

Pubmed Data : Atherosclerosis. 2013 Sep ;230(1):1-5. Epub 2013 Jun 25. PMID: 23958244
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Hyperuricemia, Metabolic Syndrome X
Additional Keywords : Increased Risk
Problem Substances : Dioxins, Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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There are increased levels of polychlorobiphenyls in Italian women with endometriosis.May 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Chemosphere. 2006 May;63(8):1361-7. Epub 2005 Nov 11. PMID: 16289286
Article Published Date : May 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Endometriosis
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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There is an association between serum concentrations of persistent organic pollutants and self-reported cardiovascular disease prevalence in women. Aug 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Environ Health Perspect. 2007 Aug;115(8):1204-9. PMID: 17687448
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases
Problem Substances : Dioxins, Organochlorine pesticides, Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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These findings suggest that for girls, prenatal exposure to POPs may play a role for later development of metabolic diseases by affecting the level of insulin.Jul 28, 2015

Pubmed Data : Environ Res. 2015 Jul 29 ;142:407-413. Epub 2015 Jul 29. PMID: 26232659
Article Published Date : Jul 28, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Metabolic Diseases, Prenatal Chemical Exposures
Additional Keywords : Increased Risk
Problem Substances : Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE), Organochlorine compounds, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Diabetogenic
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Vitamin C intervention may have important public health implications in protecting health by reducing body burdens of POPs.Apr 14, 2016

Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2016 Apr 15. Epub 2016 Apr 15. PMID: 27090108
Article Published Date : Apr 14, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin C
Problem Substances : Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) , Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE), Organochlorine pesticides, Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Chronic exposure to a pollutant mixture at low doses led to tissue-specific metabolic alterations in male mice fed standard and high-fat high-sucrose diet.Mar 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Chemosphere. 2019 Apr ;220:1187-1199. Epub 2018 Dec 26. PMID: 30722647
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : High Fat Diet, High Sugar Diet
Additional Keywords : Synergistic Toxicity
Problem Substances : 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), Bisphenol A , Phthalates, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Low-dose PCB126 exposure disrupts cardiac metabolism and causes hypertrophy and fibrosis.Aug 30, 2021

Pubmed Data : Environ Pollut. 2021 Aug 31 ;290:118079. Epub 2021 Aug 31. PMID: 34488161
Article Published Date : Aug 30, 2021
Study Type : Animal Study
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Diseases : Cardiac Hypertrophy, Myocardial Fibrosis
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Cardiotoxic
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Matcha green tea was able to lower gastrointestinal tract absorption of PCB, PCDF and PCDD in this animal study. Apr 30, 1997

Pubmed Data : Fukuoka Igaku Zasshi. 1997 May ;88(5):162-8. PMID: 9194336
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 1997
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Green Tea
Diseases : Dioxin Toxicity , Furan Toxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Detoxifier
Additional Keywords : Macha
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Oleanolic acid attenuates PCBs-induced adiposity and insulin resistance.Jun 03, 2018

Pubmed Data : Free Radic Biol Med. 2018 Jun 4. Epub 2018 Jun 4. PMID: 29879443
Article Published Date : Jun 03, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study, In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Oleanolic acid
Diseases : Insulin Resistance, Polychlorinated biphenyl toxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Organochlorine pesticides, polybrominated diphenyl ethers and polychlorinated biphenyls in surficial sediments of the Awash River Basin, Ethiopia.Dec 31, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2018 ;13(10):e0205026. Epub 2018 Oct 4. PMID: 30286178
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Environmental
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Environmental Pollution
Problem Substances : Organochlorine pesticides, Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Overall, high concentrations of PCBs, PBDEs, DDT, and chlordanes were found in fat tissues of diseased bats from New York, although the concentrations in bats from non-diseased, reference population, from Kentucky were also high.Jun 30, 2010

Pubmed Data : Chemosphere. 2010 Jul ;80(6):613-8. Epub 2010 May 20. PMID: 20493513
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Pesticides, Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Passing experiences on to future generations: endocrine disruptors and transgenerational inheritance of epimutations in brain and sperm.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Epigenetics. 2018 ;13(10-11):1106-1126. Epub 2018 Nov 16. PMID: 30444163
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Transgenerational inheritance
Problem Substances : Endocrine Disruptors, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Quercetin co-treatment significantly improved the testicular antioxidant status, decreased DNA fragmentation and restored the testicular histology.Apr 18, 2015

Pubmed Data : Andrologia. 2015 Apr 19. Epub 2015 Apr 19. PMID: 25892208
Article Published Date : Apr 18, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Quercetin
Diseases : DNA damage, Polychlorinated biphenyl toxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Genoprotective
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Endocrine disruptors from the environment affecting breast cancer.Jun 30, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Oncol Lett. 2020 Jul ;20(1):19-32. Epub 2020 Apr 22. PMID: 32565930
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2020
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Bisphenol Toxicity, Breast Cancer, Pesticide Toxicity
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Bisphenol A , Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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N-acetylcysteine alleviates PCB52-induced hepatotoxicity by repressing oxidative stress and inflammatory responses.Dec 31, 2019

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : PeerJ. 2020 ;8:e9720. Epub 2020 Aug 11. PMID: 32864221
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine)
Diseases : Chemically-Induced Liver Damage, Polychlorinated biphenyl toxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Hepatoprotective
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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A wide range of environmental polluntants, food additives and pesticides contribute to disrupting thyroid function. Dec 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Dec;23(6):801-13. PMID: 19942155
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Diseases : Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism
Problem Substances : Bisphenol A , Perchlorate, Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Sodium Nitrate, Thiocyanate, Triclosan
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Endocrine disrupting chemicals and type 1 diabetes. Apr 21, 2020

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Apr 22 ;21(8). Epub 2020 Apr 22. PMID: 32331412
Article Published Date : Apr 21, 2020
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Bisphenol A , Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), Phthalates, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Environmental exposure to pesticides, industrial chemicals and infections may trigger autoimmune thyroiditis.Nov 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Autoimmun. 2009 Nov-Dec;33(3-4):183-9. Epub 2009 Oct 9. PMID: 19818584
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Autoimmune Diseases, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
Additional Keywords : Diseases that are Linked
Problem Substances : Crude Oil/Petroleum, Organochlorine pesticides, Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
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Gestational exposure to common endocrine disrupting chemicals and their impact on neurodevelopment and behaviour.Nov 17, 2019

Pubmed Data : Annu Rev Physiol. 2019 Nov 18. Epub 2019 Nov 18. PMID: 31738670
Article Published Date : Nov 17, 2019
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Bisphenol Toxicity, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Pesticide-Induced Toxicity: Organophosphates, Polychlorinated biphenyl toxicity , Prenatal Chemical Exposures
Problem Substances : Bisphenol A , Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), Organophosphates, Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Neurotoxic
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Interaction of estrogenic chemicals and phytoestrogens with estrogen receptor beta.Sep 30, 1998

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Pubmed Data : Endocrinology. 1998 Oct ;139(10):4252-63. PMID: 9751507
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 1998
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Flavonoids, Isoflavones
Diseases : Estrogen Dominance
Problem Substances : Mycoestrogens, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Zearalenone (ZEA)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Endocrine Disruptor
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Organochlorine pesticide residues may generate an estrogenic pro-carcinogenic microenvironment in adipose mammary tissue.Jan 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Breast Cancer Res. 2006;8(4):R47. PMID: 16859517
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breast Cancer
Problem Substances : Organochlorine compounds, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic, Estrogen Agonist
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Persistent organic pollutant-mediated insulin resistance.Feb 02, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Feb 3 ;16(3). Epub 2019 Feb 3. PMID: 30717446
Article Published Date : Feb 02, 2019
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Insulin Resistance
Additional Keywords : Increased Risk
Problem Substances : Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), Pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Polychlorinated biphenyls disrupt the thyroid hormone receptor, competes with T3 and probably causes other thyroid disruptive effects.Oct 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : J Endocrinol Invest. 2003 Oct;26(10):972-8. PMID: 14759069
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2003
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Diseases
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Endocrine Disruptor: Thyroid
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The role of the gut microbiome in mediating neurotoxic outcomes to PCB exposure.Aug 23, 2019

Pubmed Data : Neurotoxicology. 2019 Aug 24 ;75:30-40. Epub 2019 Aug 24. PMID: 31454514
Article Published Date : Aug 23, 2019
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease, Dysbiosis, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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There are evidence supporting the etiological link between exposure to environmental toxicants and the development of autism spectrum disorders.May 01, 2017

Pubmed Data : Environ Pollut. 2017 May 2 ;227:234-242. Epub 2017 May 2. PMID: 28475976
Article Published Date : May 01, 2017
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Autism Spectrum Disorders
Problem Substances : Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) , Lead, Mercury, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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There are several environmental factors associated with the development of ASD, including pesticides, phthalates, polychlorinated biphenyls, solvents, air pollutants, fragrances, glyphosate and heavy metals, especially aluminum used in vaccines.Mar 01, 2016

Pubmed Data : Environ Int. 2016 Mar ;88:288-298. Epub 2016 Jan 28. PMID: 26826339
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2016
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Additional Keywords : Heavy Metals and Autism, Vaccine Research
Problem Substances : Aluminum, Glyphosate, Heavy Metals, Pesticides, Phthalates, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Synthetic Fragrance, Vaccine Adjuvants
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Neurotoxic
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Various environmental toxins are associated with thyroid disruption.Dec 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Altern Med Rev. 2009 Dec;14(4):326-46. PMID: 20030460
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Diseases : Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Diseases
Problem Substances : Dioxins, Organochlorine compounds, Organochlorine pesticides, Pesticides, Phthalates, Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Endocrine Disruptor
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Waste incineration results in dioxin formation.Jan 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Rev Environ Contam Toxicol. 2007;190:1-41. PMID: 17432330
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Commentary
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Problem Substances : Dioxins, Incinerated Waste, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Xenobiotics inhibit sulfotransferases responsible for detoxification. Jan 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Curr Drug Metab. 2006 Jan;7(1):83-104. PMID: 16454694
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Detoxification: Impaired
Problem Substances : Bisphenol A , Clomiphene, Danazol, Mefenamic acid, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Salicylic acid, Triclosan, Xenobiotics
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Sulfotransferase inhibitors

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