Hazard identification of endocrine-disrupting carcinogens (EDCs) in relation to cancers in humans.

Endocrine disrupting chemicals or carcinogens have been known for decades for their endocrine signal disruption. Endocrine disrupting chemicals are a serious concern and they have been included in the top priority toxicants and persistent organic pollutants. Therefore, researchers have been working for a long time to understand their mechanisms of interaction in different human organs. Several reports are available about the carcinogen potential of these chemicals. The presented review is an endeavor to understand the hazard identification associated with endocrine disrupting carcinogens in relation to the human body. The paper discusses the major endocrine disrupting carcinogens and their potency for carcinogenesis. It discusses human exposure, route of entry, carcinogenicity and mechanisms. In addition, the paper discusses the research gaps and bottlenecks associated with the research. Moreover, it discusses the limitations associated with the analytical techniques for detection of endocrine disrupting carcinogens. Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Neha Sharma, Vinay Kumar, Vimal S, Mridul Umesh, Preeti Sharma, Basheer Thazeem, Komalpreet Kaur, Jithin Thomas, Ritu Pasrija, Divya Utreja. Hazard identification of endocrine-disrupting carcinogens (EDCs) in relation to cancers in humans. Environmental toxicology and pharmacology. 2024 Aug;109:104480

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