Occurrence of 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) in the environment and effect on exposed biota: a review

AZ Aris, AS Shamsuddin, SM Praveena - Environment international, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) is a synthetic hormone, which is a derivative of the
natural hormone, estradiol (E2). EE2 is an orally bio-active estrogen, and is one of the most …

Amphibians and agricultural chemicals: review of the risks in a complex environment

RM Mann, RV Hyne, CB Choung, SP Wilson - Environmental pollution, 2009 - Elsevier
Agricultural landscapes, although often highly altered in nature, provide habitat for many
species of amphibian. However, the persistence and health of amphibian populations are …

Effects of atrazine on fish, amphibians, and aquatic reptiles: a critical review

KR Solomon, JA Carr, LH Du Preez… - Critical reviews in …, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
The herbicide atrazine is widely used in agriculture for the production of corn and other
crops. Because of its physical and chemical properties, atrazine is found in small …

Suburbanization, estrogen contamination, and sex ratio in wild amphibian populations

MR Lambert, GSJ Giller, LB Barber… - Proceedings of the …, 2015 - National Acad Sciences
Research on endocrine disruption in frog populations, such as shifts in sex ratios and
feminization of males, has predominantly focused on agricultural pesticides. Recent …

Effects of 17β-estradiol (E2) on aqueous organisms and its treatment problem: a review

E Nazari, F Suja - Reviews on Environmental Health, 2016 - degruyter.com
Abstract Natural estrogens, estrone (E1), 17β-estradiol (E2) and estriol (E3) are endocrine
disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that are discharged consistently and directly into surface …

Desreguladores endócrinos no meio ambiente: efeitos e conseqüências

DM Bila, M Dezotti - Química nova, 2007 - SciELO Brasil
There is an increasing interest in micropollutants in the environment that can interfere with
the endocrine system, affecting health, growth and reproduction of animals and humans …

Application of molecularly imprinted and non-imprinted polymers for removal of emerging contaminants in water and wastewater treatment: a review

A Murray, B Örmeci - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2012 - Springer
Over the past decade, several studies have reported trace levels of endocrine disrupting
compounds, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products in surface waters, drinking water …

Competitive effects of humic acid and wastewater on adsorption of Methylene Blue dye by activated carbon and non-imprinted polymers

A Murray, B Örmeci - Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2018 - Elsevier
Natural organic matter (NOM), present in natural waters and wastewater, decreases
adsorption of micropollutants, increasing treatment costs. This research investigated …

Effects of nitrate and atrazine on larval development and sexual differentiation in the northern leopard frog Rana pipiens

F Orton, JA Carr, RD Handy - Environmental Toxicology and …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Pollution from agrochemicals may be contributing to the global decline in amphibian
populations. Environmentally relevant concentrations of nitrate and/or atrazine on anuran …

Assessment of 17α-ethinylestradiol effects in Daphnia magna: life-history traits, biochemical and genotoxic parameters

S Rodrigues, AM Silva, SC Antunes - Environmental Science and …, 2021 - Springer
The occurrence of pharmaceuticals in aquatic ecosystems and the need to study them have
increased over the years since they enter continuously the environment. Besides, these …