Open Access

Breast and prostate glands affected by environmental substances (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Tammy C. Bleak
    • Gloria M. Calaf
  • View Affiliations

  • Published online on: February 5, 2021     https://doi.org/10.3892/or.2021.7971
  • Article Number: 20
  • Copyright: © Bleak et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

Metrics: Total Views: 0 (Spandidos Publications: | PMC Statistics: )
Total PDF Downloads: 0 (Spandidos Publications: | PMC Statistics: )


Abstract

Environmental endocrine disruptor chemicals are substances that can alter the homeostasis of the endocrine system in living organisms. They can be released from several products used in daily activities. Once in the organism, they can disrupt the endocrine function by mimicking or blocking naturally occurring hormones due to their similar chemical structure. This endocrine disruption is the most important cause of the well‑known hormone‑associate types of cancer. Additionally, it is decisive to determine the susceptibility of each organ to these compounds. Therefore, the present review aimed to summarize the effect of different environmental substances such as bisphenol A, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane and polychlorinated biphenyls in both the mammary and the prostate tissues. These organs were chosen due to their association with the hormonal system and their common features in carcinogenic mechanisms. Outcomes derived from the present review may provide evidence that should be considered in future debates regarding the effects of endocrine disruptors on carcinogenesis.
View Figures
View References

Related Articles

Journal Cover

April-2021
Volume 45 Issue 4

Print ISSN: 1021-335X
Online ISSN:1791-2431

Sign up for eToc alerts

Recommend to Library

Copy and paste a formatted citation
x
Spandidos Publications style
Bleak TC and Bleak TC: Breast and prostate glands affected by environmental substances (Review). Oncol Rep 45: 20, 2021
APA
Bleak, T.C., & Bleak, T.C. (2021). Breast and prostate glands affected by environmental substances (Review). Oncology Reports, 45, 20. https://doi.org/10.3892/or.2021.7971
MLA
Bleak, T. C., Calaf, G. M."Breast and prostate glands affected by environmental substances (Review)". Oncology Reports 45.4 (2021): 20.
Chicago
Bleak, T. C., Calaf, G. M."Breast and prostate glands affected by environmental substances (Review)". Oncology Reports 45, no. 4 (2021): 20. https://doi.org/10.3892/or.2021.7971