Plastic toys as a source of exposure to bisphenol-A and phthalates at childcare facilities
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-017-6438-9
Abstract: Infants and toddlers are constantly exposed to toys at childcare facilities. Toys are made of a variety of plastics that often use endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as bisphenol-A (BPA) and phthalates as their building blocks. The… read more here.
Keywords: childcare facilities; toys source; exposure; source exposure ... See more keywords
Using Experimental Models to Assess Effects of Bisphenol A (BPA) and Phthalates on the Placenta: Challenges and Perspectives
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DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfy224
Abstract: The placenta is critical for all aspects of fetal development. Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates are endocrine disruptors with ubiquitous exposure in pregnant women-their effects on the placenta is an area of growing research interest.… read more here.
Keywords: experimental models; phthalates placenta; using experimental; bpa phthalates ... See more keywords