Environmental hormones

Author: Zeng Beiwai Jiang Pingping
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: "Endocrine disruptors refer to exogenous chemical substances that interfere with the normal endocrine functions of animals and humans. The environmental problems caused by them are one of the most sensitive ecological issues in the contemporary world. Endocrine disruptors directly affect biodiversity, endanger biological safety, and pose potential threats to the future of humanity. This book introduces the concept, types, and toxicological mechanisms of endocrine disruptors in disrupting endocrine systems, and reviews typical historical cases caused by endocrine disruptors. It provides detailed explanations of specific phytohormone-like active substances found in certain natural plants, with a focus on endocrine disruption caused by synthetic chemical substances. It particularly highlights the pollution and health issues related to DDT, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins, alkylphenols, and organotin compounds. Finally, it explores the biology and ecology of endocrine disruptors and their impact on the future of humanity and society. This book is rich in material, innovative in concept, interdisciplinary in collaboration, and accessible in presentation, offering a multi-perspective discussion on the endocrine disruption caused by endocrine disruptors and their biological, ecological, and socio-cultural implications. It serves as a popular science reading material in the field of biosafety, primarily suitable for readers with a middle school education level or higher."