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Glossary Bisphenol A

chemical in plastics that mimics estrogen, raising health concerns

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound used in the production of certain plastics and resins, such as those found in water bottles, food containers, and the lining of metal cans. It is known to mimic estrogen, a hormone in the body, which has raised concerns about its potential effects on human health, including possible links to hormonal disruptions and various health issues.

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research The prostaglandin synthases, COX-2 and L-PGDS, mediate prostate hyperplasia induced by low-dose bisphenol A

20 citations , August 2020 in “Scientific Reports”

In this study, low-dose BPA was associated with induced prostatic hyperplasia in rats, potentially mediated by COX-2 and L-PGDS through pathways involving cell proliferation and apoptosis.

Oral Administration of Low-Dose Bisphenol A Promotes Proliferation of Ventral Prostate and Upregulates Prostaglandin D2 Synthase Expression in Adult Rats

research Oral administration of low-dose bisphenol A promotes proliferation of ventral prostate and upregulates prostaglandin D₂ synthase expression in adult rats

14 citations , June 2015 in “Toxicology and Industrial Health”

This study found that low doses of bisphenol A may increase proliferation of the ventral prostate in adult rats by altering the estrogen to androgen ratio and gene expression.

research Analytical method for the biomonitoring of bisphenols and parabens by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry in human hair

12 citations , August 2022 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety”

This study developed and validated a method using hair samples to simultaneously detect bisphenols and parabens, enabling the quantification of these endocrine disruptors in a hospital population’s hair.

Bisphenol-A Antagonizes the Rapidly Modulating Effect of Dihydrotestosterone on Spinogenesis and Long-Term Potentiation of Hippocampal Neurons

research Bisphenol-A antagonizes the rapidly modulating effect of DHT on spinogenesis and long-term potentiation of hippocampal neurons

10 citations , December 2017 in “Chemosphere”

In this study, BPA rapidly increased dendritic spine and synapse densities in cultured rat hippocampal neurons, with involvement of estrogen receptors and ERK1/2 and p38 pathways, but disrupted dihydrotestosterone's effects on synaptic plasticity.

Investigation of Bisphenol A and Phthalate Levels in Idiopathic Hyperandrogenemia

research Investigation Bisphenol A and Phthalate Levels in Idiopathic Hyperandrogenemia

December 2024 in “Turkish Society of Clinical Biochemistry”

This study found that women with idiopathic hyperandrogenemia had higher urinary Bisphenol A levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role of this chemical in the condition.

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Hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are widely accepted, but some believe alternative methods like rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, and peptides could also help, though they lack substantial research. Many argue that DHT is the main cause of hair loss, while others suggest environmental factors and other root causes should be considered.

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