Although frequently examined as a target organ for non-endocrine toxicity, histopathological
evaluation of the liver is becoming a routine component of endocrine disruption studies that …

Bile acids are surface-active steroid compounds with a C5 carboxylic side chain at the
steroid nucleus. They are produced by vertebrates, mainly functioning as emulsifiers for …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) inevitably discharge into aquatic environments due to their
abundant use in antibacterial products. It was reported that in laboratory conditions, AgNPs …

An integrated approach, combining biological and chemical methods, was used to assess
potential exposure to exogenous estrogens and their possible interference with the …

Androstenedione (AED) is a naturally occurring steroid hormone. It is metabolized to potent
androgens, which may induce androgenic effects in fish. However, little is known whether …

Natural and synthetic steroid hormones have been detected in swine farm wastewaters
(SFWs) and receiving waters. However, little is known on their potential endocrine disrupting …

Domestic wastewaters are an important source of endocrine disrupting chemicals in the
receiving aquatic environment. Most rural domestic wastewaters (RDWs) in China have …

Little is known about the molecular effects of progestins on the hypothalamic-pituitary-
adrenal (HPA) and hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axes in fish prior to sexual …

Glucocorticoids (GCs), including natural hormones as well as synthetic chemicals, can pose
influences on physiological performance, development and reproduction of fish …

The Eastern and Western mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki and G. affinis) are potential
bioindicator organisms for endocrine disruptors. Male mosquitofish have an elongated anal …