Polychlorinated Biphenyl Exposure, Reproductive and Genital Abnormalities: Still a Problem for the World and Wildlife

Pinar E, Kocer-Gumusel B, E

Abstract

Polychlorinated Biphenyl Exposure, Reproductive and Genital Abnormalities: Still a Problem for the World and Wildlife/strong>   United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defined an endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) as “an exogenous agent that interferes with synthesis, secretion, transport, metabolism, binding action, or elimination of natural blood-borne hormones that are present in the body and are responsible for homeostasis, reproduction, and developmental process”.