Exposure to di-2-ethylhexyl terephthalate in a convenience sample of U.S. adults from 2000 to 2016
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DOI: 10.1007/s00204-017-1956-3
Abstract: Di-2-ethylhexyl terephthalate (DEHTP), a structural isomer of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), is a plasticizer used in a variety of commercial applications, but data on Americans’ exposure to DEHTP do not exist. We investigated the exposure to… read more here.
Keywords: dehp; terephthalate; exposure; mono ethyl ... See more keywords
Mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate promotes uterine leiomyoma cell survival through tryptophan-kynurenine-AHR pathway activation
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2208886119
Abstract: Significance Uterine leiomyomas (or fibroids) represent the most common tumor affecting up to 80% of reproductive-age women. Epidemiological studies consistently indicate a positive association between exposure to endocrine-disrupting phthalates and leiomyoma risk; however, the underlying… read more here.
Keywords: hydroxyhexyl phthalate; phthalate; leiomyoma cell; ethyl hydroxyhexyl ... See more keywords
Associations of Phthalates and Phthalate Replacements With CRH and Other Hormones Among Pregnant Women in Puerto Rico
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DOI: 10.1210/js.2019-00010
Abstract: Abstract Context Phthalates are endocrine-disrupting chemicals that may be associated with adverse birth outcomes. Dysregulation of maternal endocrine homeostasis could be a possible biological pathway between phthalates and birth outcomes. Objective Examine associations between 19… read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy; phthalate; phthalates phthalate; mono ethyl ... See more keywords
Phthalate Metabolites in Urine of Chinese Children and Their Association with Asthma and Allergic Symptoms
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114083
Abstract: Phthalates are ubiquitous ‘modern’ chemical compounds with potential negative impacts on children’s health. A nested case–control study was designed to investigate associations of phthalate exposure with children’s asthma and allergic symptoms. We collected 243 first… read more here.
Keywords: phthalate; asthma allergic; metabolites urine; mono ethyl ... See more keywords