Occurrence, potential ecological risks, and degradation of endocrine disrupter, nonylphenol, from the aqueous environment
Nonylphenol (NP) is considered a potential endocrine-disrupting chemical affecting humans
and the environment. Due to widespread occurrence in the aquatic environment and neuro …
and the environment. Due to widespread occurrence in the aquatic environment and neuro …
Organic contaminants in African aquatic systems: current knowledge, health risks, and future research directions
Organic contaminants (OCs) are increasingly being reported in African aquatic systems, yet
a critical evaluation of the literature is still lacking. The objectives of this review were to:(1) …
a critical evaluation of the literature is still lacking. The objectives of this review were to:(1) …
Bioaccumulation and heavy metal concentration in tissues of some commercial fishes from the Meghna River Estuary in Bangladesh and human health implications
Despite the beneficial aspect of aquatic food's consumption, bioaccumulation of toxic metals
in fish can enhance the health risk for the consumers. Heavy metals were measured from …
in fish can enhance the health risk for the consumers. Heavy metals were measured from …
DDT contamination in water resources of some African countries and its impact on water quality and human health
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) usage has been prohibited in developed nations
since 1972 but is exempted for use in indoor residual spraying (IRS) in develo** …
since 1972 but is exempted for use in indoor residual spraying (IRS) in develo** …
Bioaccumulation and risk assessment of organochlorine pesticides in fish from a global biodiversity hotspot: iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa
Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) have been used extensively in the eastern regions of
South Africa for agricultural and malaria control purposes, yet few data exist on the local …
South Africa for agricultural and malaria control purposes, yet few data exist on the local …
Intersex in teleost fish: are we distinguishing endocrine disruption from natural phenomena?
Intersex is defined as the simultaneous presence of male and female gonadal tissue in a
gonochoristic (fixed-sex) species. The intersex condition has been documented in both wild …
gonochoristic (fixed-sex) species. The intersex condition has been documented in both wild …
Bioaccumulation and human health risk assessment of DDT and other organochlorine pesticides in an apex aquatic predator from a premier conservation area
With the second highest gross domestic product in Africa, South Africa is known to have a
high pesticide usage, including the highly persistent and banned group of organochlorine …
high pesticide usage, including the highly persistent and banned group of organochlorine …
Endocrine-disrupting effects of pesticides through interference with human glucocorticoid receptor
J Zhang, J Zhang, R Liu, J Gan, J Liu… - Environmental science & …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Many pesticides have been identified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) due to their
ability to bind sex-steroid hormone receptors. However, little attention has been paid to the …
ability to bind sex-steroid hormone receptors. However, little attention has been paid to the …
Agrochemicals in freshwater systems and their potential as endocrine disrupting chemicals: A South African context
South Africa is the largest agrochemical user in sub-Saharan Africa, with over 3000
registered pesticide products. Although they reduce crop losses, these chemicals reach non …
registered pesticide products. Although they reduce crop losses, these chemicals reach non …
Pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) as endocrine disrupting contaminants (EDCs) in South African surface waters
Globally, water resources are under constant threat of being polluted by a diverse range of
man-made chemicals, and South Africa is no exception. These contaminants can have …
man-made chemicals, and South Africa is no exception. These contaminants can have …