Sentences with phrase «endocrine disruption through»

Although underlying mechanisms of endocrine disruption through chemicals in humans are still unclear, the peroxisome proliferator - activated receptors (PPARs) and reactive oxygen species are yet suspected to play a major role (183).

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Instead of listening to those who knew something about endocrine disruption, EPA tried to use traditional toxicology protocols, forgetting that these had failed miserably and allowed endocrine disruptors to get through the government's programs to protect public health.

For example, scientific studies have shown that certain chemicals can disrupt endocrine function and through this disruption, can result in physical abnormalities, infertility, or cancer (breast, prostate and testicular).