Endocrine Abstracts

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are structures similar to steroids hormones which can interfere with hormone synthesis and normal physiological functions of male and female reproductive organs. EDCs tend to bind to steroid hormone receptors. Sex steroid hormones influence calcium signaling of the cardiac muscle in early embryo-development. Progesterone (P4) has been reported to affect both blood pressure and other aspects of the cardiovascular system. To confirm the affe...

MIH (Molar Incisor Hypomineralyzation) is a recently described enamel pathology that affects now 15 to 18% of children worldwide. Its prevalence increased similarly to other pathologies associated to exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs). In addition, MIH affects selectively permanent first molars and incisors, the first developing teeth during the perinatal period also the time window with the highest susceptibility to EDCs. Our previous published data showed the ...