Exposure to PCB and p, p′-DDE in European and Inuit populations: impact on human sperm chromatin integrity

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Authors

Maria Spano · National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development

Gunnar Toft · University Medical Center Rizk Hospital

Lars Hagmar · Lund University

Patrizia Eleuteri · National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development

Michele Rescia · National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development

Anna Rignell‐Hydbom · Lund University

Abstract

These results suggest that human dietary PCB exposure might have a negative impact on the sperm chromatin integrity of adult males but additional issues, including differences in the genetic background and lifestyle habits, still need to be elucidated.

Topics & Keywords

Sperm and Testicular Function Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals Reproductive Biology and Fertility

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: Human Reproduction

Volume 20, Issue 12, pp. 3488-3499

DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dei297

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