IMPACT OF REAL-LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES ON REPRODUCTION: Impact of developmental exposures to endocrine-disrupting chemicals on pituitary gland reproductive function.

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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals can impact reproduction by affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. This review emphasizes the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on pituitary development and function.

Abstract

The pituitary gland is crucial for regulating many physiological systems, including reproduction. Clear evidence suggests that pituitary function can be impaired by exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Humans and animals are exposed to EDCs throughout life, but exposure during critical periods when the pituitary is developing could have more damaging consequences. In this review, we summarize the development of the pituitary gland, including the impact of hormone signals, and describe how in vivo EDC exposure during development mig

SUBMITTER: Ge X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11489016 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature