Essays about: "bisphenol A"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words bisphenol A.
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1. Impact of BPA, BPF and Mixture N1 on DNA-Methylation of GRIN2B and NR3C1 during human neuroprogenitor cell differentiation
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning; Uppsala universitet/Fysiologi och miljötoxikologiAbstract : Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous and their adverse impact on nature, wildlife and humans is extensively researched. We are constantly exposed to EDCs, such as the widespread and extensively researched Bisphenol A, as well as its substitute Bisphenol F, which is coming into wider use, even though it is much less is researched and limited information is available about its endocrine effects. READ MORE
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2. An Investigation of The Link Between Endocrine Disruption and Developmental Neurotoxicity Induced by Environmental Pollutants : In Zebrafish Embryos
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för cell- och molekylärbiologi; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are known to cause endocrine disruption (ED), developmental neurotoxicity (DNT), infertility and impaired embryo development. EDCs do therefore impose a threat to humans, wildlife and the environment. READ MORE
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3. Analysis of epigenetic changes induced by exposure to a mixture of endocrine disrupting chemicals in the mouse brain and a hippocampus mouse cell model
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Miljötoxikologi; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Prenatal exposure to mixture N1, a chemical mixture consisting of four phthalate diesters,three pesticides and Bisphenol A, has been associated with behavioural changes as well as changes in gene expression in mice. In this study it was investigated whether the changes in gene expression could be explained by changes in DNA methylation. READ MORE
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4. A REVIEW ON THE ROLE OF A SELECTION OF BISPHENOLS IN ADIPOGENESIS
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaciAbstract : Obesity is a growing global problem, and it is now considered to be a health problem with epidemic status. The condition is associated with several serious comorbidities, such as cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This makes it highly relevant to seek for solutions to the obesity issue. READ MORE
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5. Metabolism and estrogenicity of bisphenol A and its analogues : A comparative analysis of experimental and computational data on metabolism of bisphenols
University essay from Umeå universitet/Kemiska institutionenAbstract : .... READ MORE