Endocrine Disruptors and Puberty

ISBN-13: 9781607615606 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 378 str.

Evanthia Diamanti-Kandarakis; Andrea C. Gore

Opis

Endocrine disruption represents one of the most controversial environmental issues of our time. Mounting evidence stemming from more than 10 years of experimental, epidemiological and clinical studies has transformed the once generally discounted subject of endocrine disruptors into an issue of tremendous concern not only within the scientific community but among society as a whole.Following initial evidence frombasic research, endocrine disruption in humans has now emerged as a major medical challenge. In this respect, puberty, a crucial developmental stage, has been definitively identified as a key window of vulnerability with regard to endocrine disruptors. Written by leading authorities in the field, Endocrine Disruptors and Puberty offers an engaging and comprehensive overview of this fascinating and rapidly growing problem. An indispensable resource for all clinicians and scientists interested in this challenging endocrinologic topic, Endocrine Disruptors and Puberty is a timely contribution that will help navigate a path toward understanding the problem and developing solutions.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"This volume concentrates on the effects surrounding the pubertal process. ... An important text for Public Health workers, but also to all physicians ... ." (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER), Vol. 10 (2), 2013)

Spis treści

1 Introduction to endocrine disruptors and Puberty
  Evanthia Diamanti-Kandarakis
  Andrea C. Gore

Part I: EDCs, endocrine systems, and puberty  
2 In utero exposure to environmental chemicals - Lessons from maternal cigarette smoking and its effects on gonad development and puberty 
  Rebecca McKinlay
  Peter O’Shaughnessey
  Richard M. Sharpe
  Paul A. Fowler

3 Reproductive Neuroendocrine Targets of Developmental Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors 
  Sarah M. Dickerson
  Stephanie L. Cunningham
  Andrea C. Gore

4 Endocrine disruptors and puberty disorders from mice to men (and women) 
  Alberto Mantovani

5 Thyroid hormone regulation of mammalian reproductive development and the potential impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals
  Kara Renee Thoemke
  Thomas William Bastian
  Grant Wesley Anderson

Part II: Developmental exposure to endocrine disruptors and adverse reproductive outcomes  
6 Developmental exposure to endocrine disruptors and ovarian function 
  Evanthia Diamanti-Kandarakis
  Eleni Palioura
  Eleni A.Kandaraki

7 Developmental exposure to environmental endocrine disruptors and adverse effects on mammary gland development   
  Suzanne Fenton
  Lydia M. Beck
  Aditi R. Borde
  Jennifer Rayner

8 Developmental exposure to endocrine disruptors and male urogenital tract malformations 
  Mariana F. Fernandez
  Nicolas Olea, MD PhD

9 EDC exposures and the development of reproductive and non-reproductive behaviors 
  Amy B. Wisniewski
  Craige C. Wrenn
  Ashwini Mallappa

Part III. Developmental exposure to endocrine disruptors and metabolic disorders  
10 Adipocytes as target cells for endocrine disruption 
  Amanda Janesick
  Bruce Blumberg

11 Altered Glucose Homeostasis Resulting From Developmental Exposures To Endocrine Disruptors
  Alan Schneyer
  Melissa Brown

12 Developmental Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Is there a Connection with Birth and Childhood Weights?  
  Elizabeth E. Hatch
  Jessica W Nelson
  Rebecca Triosi
  Linda Titus

Part IV. EDCs and Human Health  
13 The Impact Of Endocrine Disruptors On Female Pubertal Timing
  Jean-Pierre Bourguignon
  Anne-Simone Parent

14 The influence of endocrine disruptors on Male Pubertal Timing 
  Xiu-feng Wu
  Ningning Zhang
Mary M. Lee

15 Secular Trends in Pubertal Timing: A Role for Environmental Chemical Exposure?
  Vincent F. Garry
  Peter Truran, PhD