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Environmental hormones

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Environmental hormones are chemical compounds that resemble endocrine hormones. They may be either of natural origin, such as phytoestrogens, or of synthetic origin. These compounds are able to activate the same endocrine receptors as their natural counterparts and can thus disrupt hormonal activity. [1]

References

  1. ^ Danzo, B. J. (15 June 1998). "The effects of environmental hormones on reproduction" (PDF). CMLS, Cell. Mol. Life Sci. 54: 1249–1264. Retrieved 13 May 2014.


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