Large Effects from Small Exposures. III. Endocrine Mechanisms Mediating Effects of Bisphenol A at Levels of Human Exposure

V. Welshons, Wade; C. Nagel, Susan; S. vom Saal, Frederick

doi:10.1210/en.2005-1159

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Large Effects from Small Exposures. III. Endocrine Mechanisms Mediating Effects of Bisphenol A at Levels of Human Exposure

Published in Endocrinology • May 12, 2006

Authors:

Wade V. Welshons

Susan C. Nagel

Frederick S. vom Saal

Abstract

Over 6 billion pounds per year of the estrogenic monomer bisphenol A (BPA) are used to manufacture polycarbonate plastic products, in resins lining metal cans, in dental sealants, and in blends with other types of plastic products. The ester bond linking BPA molecules in polycarbonate and resins und...

Subject

Bisphenol A

Estrogen receptor

Benzhydryl compounds

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