[en] Endocrine disruption is an expanding field due to the numerous chemicals involved and, as evidenced more recently, the variety of homeostatic systems that they can alter throughout life. The gathering of experts from all over the world should help to identify health disorders that are possibly or likely related to exposure to endocrine disrupters. The research needs have been discussed as well as recommendations prioritizing target groups and following the precautionary principle.
Disciplines :
Endocrinology, metabolism & nutrition
Editor :
Bourguignon, Jean-Pierre ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Département des sciences cliniques
Jégou, B.; GERHM Inserm U625, Campus de Beaulieu, Avenue du Général Leclerc, 35042 Rennes, France
Kerdelhué, B.; Centre Universitaire des Saints-Pères, Inserm U648, UFR Biomédicale, 75006 Paris Cedex 06, France
Toppari, J.; University of Turku, Departments of Physiology and Paediatrics, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, 20520 Turku, Finland
Christen, Y.; Fondation IPSEN pour la Recherche Therapeutique, 65 quai George Gorse, 92650 Boulogne Billancourt Cedex, France
Language :
English
Title :
Multi-System Endocrine Disruption
Publication date :
2011
Publisher :
Springer, Switzerland
ISBN/EAN :
978-3-642-22774-5
Collection name :
Research and Perspectives in Endocrine Interactions; issn 1861-2253