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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Main Authors: Marta Czerska, Marek Zieliński, Joanna Kamińska, Danuta Ligocka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2013-08-01
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