Environmental Endocrine Toxicants

Biology, Effects, and Management
1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-1-77491-210-2
Verlag: Apple Academic Press

Buch, Englisch, 392 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 721 g

Highlighting cutting-edge research on human exposure to endocrine toxicants and the related harmful effects, this book focuses on the challenges of dealing with increasing pollution levels, increased use of synthetic chemicals, and environmental endocrine disruptors that endanger the human endocrine system and its hormones. Found in manmade and natural substances and materials, these toxicants include pesticides, herbicides, industrial chemicals, solvents and byproducts, phytoestrogens, nanomaterials, and chemicals used in personal care products. They may mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones and are linked with developmental, reproductive, brain, immune, and other problems. The volume discusses the chemical nature and mechanisms of endocrine disruptors, their sources, the impact of endocrine toxicants on a sustainable environment, and the effect of endocrine toxicants on human health, such as on thyroid glands, on human reproduction, etc. The volume also looks at the therapeutic effects of medicinal plants on endocrine disorders in humans.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hajam, Younis Ahmad

Bhat, Rouf Ahmad

Hakeem, Khalid Rehman

Kumar, Rajesh

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Endokrinologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pharmakologie, Toxikologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Chemical Nature and Mechanism of Endocrine Disruptors (EDs): A Critical Review 2. Sources of Endocrine Toxicants with Their Biological Implications 3. Impact of Endocrine Toxicants on a Sustainable Environment 4. Endocrine Toxicants and Human Health 5. Toxicological Manifestations of Endocrine Toxicants 6. Mechanistic Approach of Various Endocrine Toxicants 7. Biochemical and Histopathological Alterations Caused by Endocrine Toxicants 8. Polychlorinated Biphenols and Their Impact on the Endocrine System 9. Effect of Bisphenol-A (BPA) on the Endocrine System 10. Effects of Endocrine Toxicants on the Growth and Metabolism of the Thyroid Gland 11. Endocrine Toxicants and Reproductive Health of Males and Females 12. Therapeutic Effects of Medicinal Plants on Endocrine Disorders in Humans 13. Preventive Measures to Control the Pathogenic Action of Endocrine Toxicants

Über Autor(innen)

Younis Ahmad Hajam, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences and Allied Health Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Punjab, India. Formerly, he was Head of the Department of Zoology at Career Point University, India. His areas of research are animal physiology, applied zoology, nutraceuticals, and biodiversity conservation. Dr. Hajam has published books, book chapters, and research papers and proceedings and has organized conferences, seminars, workshops, and webinars.

Rouf Ahmad Bhat, PhD, is working in the Department of School Education, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He has authored several research articles, book chapters, and books. He specializes in limnology, toxicology, phytochemistry, and phytoremediation. He was formerly an Associate Environmental Expert in the World Bank-funded Flood Recovery Project. He is also affiliated with of Asian Development Bank-funded development projects.

Khalid Rehman Hakeem, PhD, is Professor at King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Hakeem’s teaching and research experience is in plant eco-physiology, biotechnology and molecular biology, medicinal plant research, plant-microbe-soil interactions, as well as in environmental studies. He is involved with several international government research projects. Dr. Hakeem has authored and edited many books, book chapters, and research publications.

Rajesh Kumar, PhD, is Professor Assistant, Department of Biosciences, Himachal Pradesh University, India. His areas of research are animal physiology, applied zoology, nutraceuticals, and biodiversity conservation. He has conducted research on honeybee physiology and nutrition and waste management. Dr. Kumar has published research articles and book chapters as well as several books and has organized national-level academic events and conferences in conjunction with government agencies.