Time- and Dose-Related Effects of Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate and Its Main Metabolites on the Function of the Rat Fetal Testis in Vitro
Author(s) -
François Chauvigné,
Arnaud Menuet,
Laurianne Lesné,
MarieChristine Chag,
Cécile Chevrier,
Jean-Claude Régnier,
J. Angerer,
Bernard Jégou
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
environmental health perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.257
H-Index - 282
eISSN - 1552-9924
pISSN - 0091-6765
DOI - 10.1289/ehp.11870
Subject(s) - phthalate , gonocyte , medicine , sertoli cell , endocrinology , anogenital distance , fetus , metabolite , in utero , leydig cell , testosterone (patch) , biology , endocrine disruptor , endocrine system , hormone , in vitro , spermatogenesis , testicle , andrology , chemistry , luteinizing hormone , pregnancy , biochemistry , genetics , organic chemistry
Endocrine-disrupting effects of phthalates are understood primarily from in utero exposures within the fetal rat testis. Nevertheless, their path of action, dose-response character, and cellular target(s) within the fetal testis are not known.
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