The effect of maternal exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals on fetal and neonatal development: A review on the major concerns

• Published in: Birth defects research. Part C. Embryo today Vol. 108; no. 3; pp. 224 - 242
• Main Authors: Mallozzi, Maddalena, Bordi, Giulia, Garo, Chiara, Caserta, Donatella
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.09.2016; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: development; Endocrine disruptors; Endocrine Disruptors - adverse effects; Endocrine System; environment; Environmental Exposure - adverse effects; Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects; Female; Fetal Development - drug effects; Fetus - drug effects; Humans; Infant Health; Maternal Exposure - adverse effects; Pregnancy; Reproduction - drug effects; development; environment; endocrine disruptors; pregnancy
• ISSN: 1542-975X; 1542-9768; 1542-9768
• DOI: 10.1002/bdrc.21137

There is a widespread exposure of general population, including pregnant women and developing fetuses, to the endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). These chemicals have been reported to be present in urine, blood serum, breast milk, and amniotic fluid. Endocrine disruptions induced by environmental...