Effects of polybrominated diphenyl ethers on thyroid hormone, neurodevelopment and fertility in rodents and humans
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are used as flame retardants. Due to their widespread use in many consumer products, PBDEs can be found in food as well as in the environment. Their presence has also been found in the human serum, human adipose tissue and human breast milk. Results of experime...
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Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine
2013-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health |
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Online Access: | http://ijomeh.eu/Effects-of-polybrominated-diphenyl-ethers-on-thyroid-hormone-neurodevelopment-and-fertility-in-rodents-and-humans,2163,0,2.html |