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Endocrine Disrupting Compounds – Problems and Challenges
PublikacjaIn this chapter, information about some of the estrogenic compounds and their environmental fate and biological influence can be found. Special attention is paid to the review of the analytical approaches used at the stages of detection and determination of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in the environmental samples. Also, a brief characterization of both cellular and non-cellular bioassays is presented. The discovery of...
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Photochemical decomposition of endocrine disrupting compounds – A review
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Environmental fate of endocrine disrupting compounds - analytical problems and challenges
PublikacjaNarażenie na substancje wykazujące się aktywnością hormonów płciowych może negatywnie wpływać na układ endokrynny i rozrodczy u ludzi i innych organizmów żywych. Badania wykazały że obserwowane są znaczne wzrosty przypadków występowania nowotworów piersi, prostaty i jąder. Inne zaś wykazały obniżoną liczbę plemników w nasieniu mężczyzn i wydłużenie czasu oczekiwania na poczęcie. Odkrycia te znajdują potwierdzenie w badaniach polowych...
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Endocrine disrupting compounds in the baby's world - A harmful environment to the health of babies
PublikacjaGlobally, there has been a significant increase in awareness of the adverse effects of chemicals with known or suspected endocrine-acting properties on human health. Human exposure to endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) mainly occurs by ingestion and to some extent by inhalation and dermal uptake. Although it is difficult to assess the full impact of human exposure to EDCs, it is well known that timing of exposure is of importance...
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Development of a liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometryprocedure for determination of endocrine disrupting compounds infish from Mediterranean rivers
PublikacjaA new, sensitive and rapid method based on QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe)approach followed by ultra high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spec-trometry (UHPLC–MS/MS) was developed for the determination of nineteen endocrine disruptors (EDCs)and related compounds belonging to different classes in various fish species. Matrix effect on the analyti-cal performance was evaluated,...
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Evaluation of the Possibility of Using Hydroponic Cultivations for the Removal of Pharmaceuticals and Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in Municipal Sewage Treatment Plants
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Development of thin film SPME sorbents based on deep eutectic solvents and their application for isolation and preconcentration of endocrine-disrupting compounds leaching from diapers to urine
PublikacjaIn this study, the thin film solid phase microextraction (TF-SPME) based on a novel sorbent composed of deep eutectic solvent (DES) is proposed. Among several synthesized sorbents the most efficient was DES containing trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium chloride and docosanol mixed with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) in a molar ratio 1:3:0.25 to achieve a more stable structure. The proposed sorbent was applied on a fiberglass mesh and...
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Deep eutectic solvents with solid supports used in microextraction processes applied for endocrine-disrupting chemicals
PublikacjaThe determination of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) has become one of the biggest challenges in Analytical Chemistry. Due to the low concentration of these compounds in different kinds of samples, it becomes necessary to employ efficient sample preparation methods and sensitive measurement techniques to achieve low limits of detection. This issue becomes even more struggling when the principles of the Green Analytical Chemistry...
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Cold atmospheric pressure plasmas as versatile tools for effective degradation of a mixture of hazardous and endocrine disturbing compounds from liquid wastes
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Revision of Biological Methods for Determination of EDC Presence and Their Endocrine Potential
PublikacjaEndocrine-disrupting compounds (EDC) are chemicals responsible for disturbances in the hormonal balance of organisms. This group of chemicals includes both egzogenic and endogenic substances or their mixtures that impact functioning of natural hormones in organisms. In the available literature one can find information on the application of chromatographic and related techniques in the analysis of environmental samples for detection,...
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Assessment of cytotoxic and endocrine potential of selected xenobiotics commonly present in food products
PublikacjaMore and more increased intensity of anthropopressure processes can be observed, among other things, in the release of great quantities of synthetic substances into the environment, including the Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDC). A vast number of chemical substances is considered to belong to the this group, including substances which occur naturally in the environment, such as mycotoxins and phytoestrogens, and substances...
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Analytical aspects of model compounds toxicity assessment using MTT and Microtox bioanalytica assays
PublikacjaMore and more increased intensity of anthropopressure processes can be observed, among other things, in the release of great quantities of synthetic substances into the environment, including the Endocrine Disrupting Compounds. The effects of the above-mentioned human impact on the environment not only can be noticed in the homeostasis disturbance in ecosystems, but they are also visible with respect to human. The high incidence...
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Landfill leachates and wastewater of maritime origin as possible sources of endocrine disruptors in municipal wastewater
PublikacjaIn this study, wastewater from municipal services, such as a port wastewater reception facility (PRF-WW) and a municipal solid waste plant (MSWP), was tested for the presence of the suspected endocrine-disrupting compounds phthalates (PAEs) and bisphenol A (BPA). PAEs and BPA were found in this study in high concentrations in raw wastewater obtained from passenger ships (RMT-WWs) (up to 738 μg/L and 957 μg/L, respectively) collected...
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Factors determining accumulation of bisphenol A and alkylphenols at a low trophic level as exemplified by mussels Mytilus trossulus
PublikacjaThe aim of the study was to investigate abiotic and biotic factors influencing the accumulation of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) such as bisphenol A (BPA), 4-tert-octylphenol (OP) and 4- nonylphenol (NP) in mussels Mytilus trossulus from the Gulf of Gdansk (Southern Baltic). The key abiotic factor influencing BPA, OP and NP accumulation in mussels is their hydrophilicity/lipophilicity, which affects their main assimilation...
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Bio-mitigation of organic pollutants using horseradish peroxidase as a promising biocatalytic platform for environmental sustainability
PublikacjaA wide array of environmental pollutants is often generated and released into the ecosystem from industrial and human activities. Antibiotics, phenolic compounds, hydroquinone, industrial dyes, and Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are prevalent pollutants in water matrices. To promote environmental sustainability and minimize the impact of these pollutants, it is essential to eliminate such contaminants. Although there are...
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Exposure scenario and risk assessment of infants and newborns to bisphenols and their derivatives from diapers
PublikacjaNewborns and infants are more sensitive to harmful compounds such as bisphenols and their derivatives because of their not fully developed detoxification mechanism. Exposure to these substances can lead to developmental problems and health consequences in adulthood. Since disposable baby diapers are used from the first days of life and remain in contact with the baby skin, it seems important to monitor the levels of endocrine disrupting chemicals...
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Związki endokrynne w środowisku: problemy i wyzwania
PublikacjaPoszczególne elementy środowiska od wielu lat było traktowane jako miejsce zrzutu substancji stanowiących odpady bądź też produkty uboczne procesów produkcyjnych i/lub dóbr konsumpcyjnych. Zanieczyszczenia rozpoznane przez naukowców podlegają regulacjom prawnym podającym dopuszczalne poziomy ich istnienia w środowisku. Istnieją jednak grupy związków o których istnieniu wiemy a których niebezpieczny charakter naukowcy zaczynają...
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Dziecięce pieluchy jednorazowe: walory konsumenckie a wpływ na zdrowie dziecka pod kątem zawartości związków endokrynnie czynnych
PublikacjaUkład hormonalny reguluje wiele procesów zachodzących w organizmie ludzkim. Jego funkcjonowanie może zostać zaburzone przez działanie związków z grupy endokrynnie czynnych (ang. Endocrine Disrupting Compounds, EDC) obecnych w otaczającym nas środowisku. Związki te mogą wpłynąć szkodliwie nie tylko na osobę eksponowaną na ich bezpośrednie działanie, ale również na jej potomstwo. Wyniki wieloletnich badań umożliwiły stwierdzenie,...
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Bisphenols and their derivatives in baby diaper samples.
PublikacjaMany common products contain and leach hazardous chemicals, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as bisphenols that are harmful to human health. For toddlers, this dangerousness is higher because of their not fully developed detoxification system. Due to this, bisphenols content in products such as baby diapers, should be monitored. Baby diapers not only remain in close contact with the skin, but are also used from the...
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Hormony płciowe w środowisku - zagrożenia jakie niosą ze sobą
PublikacjaSpośród dużej ilości i różnorodności związków chemicznych dostających się do środowiska coraz większą uwagę i szczególne zainteresowanie poświęca się związkom endokrynnym (ang. Endocrine Disrupting Coumpounds - EDCs). Wśród związków endokrynnych to estrogeny zarówno naturalne jak i syntetyczne zostały wskazane i opisane jako związki niosące ze sobą największy potencjał aktywności estrogennej. Jednym z głównych źródeł estrogenów...
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Daily diet containing canned products significantly increases serum concentrations of endocrine disruptor bisphenol A in young women
PublikacjaNowadays, exposure to environmental factors is considered to be one of the possible causes of several lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Particularly noteworthy are endocrine‑disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which affect the metabolism of hormones and interact with their receptors, thus exerting adverse health effects. One of the most ubiquitous EDC in daily life is bisphenol A...
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β-cyclodextrin-containing polymer based on renewable cellulose resources for effective removal of ionic and non-ionic toxic organic pollutants from water
PublikacjaA novel, bio-derived cyclodextrin-based trifunctional adsorbent has been successfully synthesized for efficient, rapid and simultaneous removal of a broad-spectrum of toxic ionic (anionic and cationic dyes) and non-ionic organic pollutants from water. The composition, morphology and the presence of functional groups in the obtained sorption material were characterized by elemental analysis, XRD, SEM, and FTIR spectroscopy. The...
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The effect of sunscreen 4‐methylbenzylidene camphor in different and reproductive models, its bioaccumulation and molecular effects on ligand‐receptor interaction, and protein expression
Publikacja4-Methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC) is a photo-absorbing UV filter prevalently used in cosmetics, which can be absorbed into circulation and cause systemic effects. 4-MBC is continued to be released in the environment despite the growing knowledge about its bioaccumulation and endocrine disrupting effects. Previous reviews have mentioned UV-filter together but this review considers 4-MBC alone, due to its prevalence and concerning...
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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Determination of trace levels of eleven bisphenol A analogues in human blood serum by high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
PublikacjaChemicals showing structural or functional similarity to bisphenol A (BPA), commonly called BPA analogues, have recently drawn scientific attention due to their common industrial and commercial application as a substitute for BPA. In the European Union, the use of BPA has been severely restricted by law due to its endocrine disrupting properties. Unfortunately, it seems that all BPA analogues show comparable biological activity,...
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ASSESSMENT OF TOXIC EFFECT AND ENDOCRINE POTENTIAL OF FOOD PACKAGES EXTRACTS
PublikacjaIn the scientific literature related to the widely understood issue of packaging materials designed to have contact with food there is much information on raw materials used for their production, their physiochemical properties, types and parameters. There is also a great number of publications on the management and disposal of used packaging. Unfortunately, not much attention is given to the matters concerning migration of toxic...
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Superconductivity and superconducting compounds
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Assessing ecotoxicity and the endocrine potential of selected phthalates, BADGE and BFDGE derivatives in relation to environmentally detectable levels
PublikacjaThere is no doubt that the subject area of plasticmaterials (e.g., production of epoxy resins or polyesters) is inherently connected to issues concerning bisphenol A (BPA) and its analogues. Unfortunately, much less attention has been given to other compounds, which are also used for the production of these materials. Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) is a synthetic industrial compound obtained by a condensation reaction between...
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Assessment of toxic and endocrine potential of substances migrating from selected toys and baby products
PublikacjaAnalysis of literature data shows that there is limited information about the harmful biological effects of mixture of compounds from the EDC group that are released from the surface of toys and objects intended for children and infants. One of the tools that can be used to obtain such information is appropriate bioanalytical tests. The aim of this research involved determining whether tests that use living organisms as an active...
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Ambiphilic phosphorous compounds
Dane BadawczeResults of theoretical and experimental studies on ambiphilic phosphorous compounds:
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Assessing Acute Toxicity and Endocrine Disruption Potential of Selected Packages Internal Layers Extracts
PublikacjaThe focus of the present study is migration of toxic substances from food contact materials and its actual influence on the health of the final consumer. Two food packagings (metal cans, TetraPack®) and five simulants medias (water, ethanol, acetic acid, DMSO, artificial saliva) were selected for simulation studies. For assessment of acute toxicity and endocrine disruption potential of extract samples, two biotests (Microtox® and...
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Ambiphilic phosphorous compounds 2
Dane BadawczeResults of theoretical and experimental studies on ambiphilic phosphorous compounds:
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Impact of inorganic ions and pH variations on toxicity and endocrine potential of selected environmentally relevant pharmaceuticals
PublikacjaAssessment of the impact of pharmaceutical residues on living organisms is a very complex subject. Apart from taking into account the toxicity of individual compounds, environmental factors should also be taken into account. In this paper, attempts were made to assess the impact of coexisting inorganic ions and changes in pH on the toxicity of ten selected pharmaceuticals. Two bioassays were used to measure the estrogenic and androgenic...
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Organic Compounds: Halogenated
PublikacjaThe entry focuses on halogenated organic compounds, mainly short-chain chlorinated aliphatic organic compounds. It describes their occurrence in the different compartments of the environment and their environmental fate, presents the basic toxicological mechanisms, and discusses the different approaches to remediation processes as applied to soil and water pollution. Finally, basic analytical solutions for the determination of...
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Photodegradation and advanced oxidation of endocrine disruptors in aqueous solutions
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ENDOCRINE RESEARCH
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Endocrine Connections
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Endocrine development
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Endocrine Regulations
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Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds
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CHEMISTRY OF NATURAL COMPOUNDS
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Current Bioactive Compounds
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POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
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Raman spectra for pyrolized natural compounds
Dane BadawczeThe presented data showcases the results of Raman spectroscopy analysis conducted on pyrolyzed natural compounds both with and without the inclusion of graphene. The study delved into four specific compounds: methylcellulose with lysine (ML), methylcellulose with lysine-graphene composite (MLG), algae (A), and algae-graphene composite (AG). Raman spectra...
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Sulfur compounds: Gas chromatography
PublikacjaSulfur compounds, due to their properties, are responsible for the damage of our environment. For this reason sulfur containing compounds are of constant concern in many fields. Gas chromatography (GC), due to combination of separation capability and sensitive detection is a prime technique for the analysis of thes compounds in various matrices. The chapter rewies general problems of the determination of these compounds by GC and...
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Cyanogenic Compounds and Estrogen Disruptors
PublikacjaBalanced diet consists largely of plants containing cyanogenic compounds in the form of the more common cyanogenic glycosides and sometimes lipids. Maize, wheat, rye, apples, barley, oats, sugar cane and yet many other plants consumed by humans contain cyanogenic compounds. However the risk of poisoning is negligible as it is very easy to remove the toxic HCN by grinding and drying in air or soaking in water and an additional...
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Cytochromes P450 and Skin Cancer: Role of Local Endocrine Pathways
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Determination of Surfactants in Environmental Samples. Part III. Non-Ionic Compounds
PublikacjaNon-ionic surface active agents are a diverse group of chemicals which have an uncharged polar head and a non-polar tail. They have different properties due to amphiphilic structure of their molecules. Commercial available non-ionic surfactants consist of the broadest spectrum of compounds in comparison with other types of such agents. Typically, non-ionic compounds found applications in households and industry during formulation...
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The Fate of BTEX Compounds in Ambient Air
PublikacjaAs a result of the industrialization and urbanization in the world, human pressure on the environment is intensifying, leading to detrimental changes in both biotic and abiotic compartments. One of the many consequences of this state of affairs is the increasing rate of emission into the atmosphere of volatile organic compounds, including the so-called BTEX (benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene, xylenes) compounds. The authors review...
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Influence of Storage Time and Temperature on the Toxicity, Endocrine Potential, and Migration of Epoxy Resin Precursors in Extracts of Food Packaging Materials
PublikacjaThe aim of the present study was to establish a standard methodology for the extraction of epoxy resin precursors from several types of food packages (cans, multi-layered composite material, and cups) with selected simulation media (distilled water, 5% ethanol, 3% dimethyl sulfoxide, 5% acetic acid, artificial saliva) at different extraction times and temperatures (factors). Biological analyses were conducted to determine the acute...