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Effects of in utero exposure to phthalate plasticizers on reproductive development in rats and possible human health concerns

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Citation:

HOWDESHELL, K. Effects of in utero exposure to phthalate plasticizers on reproductive development in rats and possible human health concerns. Presented at Guilford College Chemisty Department, Greensboro, NC, March 04, 2008.

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Presentation @ Guiford College Chemisty Department

Description:

Phthalate diesters (PEs) are high-production chemicals used to impart flexibiliyt to pllyvinylchloride products. Humans are ubiquitously exposed to these chemicals. Certain PEs are reporductive toxicants in laboratory rats. This presentation will review the effects and mechanisms of action of PEs on male reproductive development in the rat and possible implications for human reproductive health.

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Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( PRESENTATION/ ABSTRACT)
Product Published Date:03/04/2008
Record Last Revised:07/09/2009
OMB Category:Other
Record ID: 189727