Search for dissertations about: "tetrabromobisphenol A"

Showing result 16 - 17 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words tetrabromobisphenol A.

  2. 16. Endocrine modulators and sexual differentiation in Japanese quail : With emphasis on the neuroendocrine system

    Author : Krister Halldin; Ted Ebendal; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Biology; Japanese quail; sexual behavior; endocrine disruption; sexual differentiation; estrogen; estrogen receptors; avian; Biologi; Biology; Biologi; Ecotoxicology; ekotoxikologi;

    Abstract : Chemical disruption of the endocrine system in various animal species is currently attracting considerable interest, but avian models are not yet widely used in studying endocrine disturbances. This thesis shows the occurrence of alterations in sexual behavior and reproductive organs in adult Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) following embryonic exposure to estrogen-like chemicals. READ MORE

  4. 17. Toxicity of brominated flame retardants with focus on retinoid system disturbances

    Author : Sabina Litens Karlsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Brominated flame retardants (BFR) are detected in the environment and biota all over the world. They contribute to the human body burden of industrial chemicals and exposure is mainly via food. Indoor dust contributes substantially in some exposure situations, which involve small children. READ MORE