Toxicity of Bisphenol a on Humans: A Review

Preethi, S.; Sandhya, K.; Lebonah, D. Esther; Prasad, C. Venkata; Sreedevi, B.; Chandrasekhar, K.; Kumari, J. Pramoda

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Toxicity of Bisphenol a on Humans: A Review

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Abstract:

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a plastic ingredient produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. The present review focused on different mechanisms of BPA on human health in enzymatic, androgenic, neurological, liver and reproductive systems. The review explained the influence of BPA on different stages of human life likely in foetal stage, children and adults stages. The review also concentrated on how to handle BPA, treatment, preventive measures against BPA exposure

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International Letters of Natural Sciences (Volume 27)

Pages:

32-46

DOI:

10.18052/www.scipress.com/ILNS.27.32

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S. Preethi et al., "Toxicity of Bisphenol a on Humans: A Review", International Letters of Natural Sciences, Vol. 27, pp. 32-46, 2014

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Oct 2014

Authors:

S. Preethi, K. Sandhya, D. Esther Lebonah, C. Venkata Prasad, B. Sreedevi, K. Chandrasekhar, J. Pramoda Kumari

Keywords:

Adipose Tissue, Bisphenol A, Endocrine Disruptor Compounds, Fetal Studies, Liver Studies, Neurological Effects, Plastic Ingredient, Reproductive System Effect

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