Prenatal bisphenol A exposure induces preneoplastic lesions in the mammary gland in Wistar rats.

Durando, Milena; Kass, Laura; Piva, Julio; Sonnenschein, Carlos; M Soto, Ana; H Luque, Enrique; Muñoz-de-Toro, Mónica

doi:10.1289/ehp.9282

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Prenatal bisphenol A exposure induces preneoplastic lesions in the mammary gland in Wistar rats.

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Authors:

Milena Durando

Laura Kass

Julio Piva

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Humans are routinely exposed to bisphenol A (BPA), an estrogenic compound that leaches from dental materials, food and beverage containers, and other consumer products. Prenatal exposure to BPA has produced long-lasting and profound effects on rodent hormone-dependent tissues that are ma...

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