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Research progress in correlation between early life exposure to environmental endocrine disruptor chemicals and allergic diseases in children

  • TANG Ning ,
  • OUYANG Feng-xiu
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  • Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children′s Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China

Online published: 2019-11-02

Supported by

National Natural Science Foundation of China, 81673178, 81372954; Shanghai Municipal Education Commission—Gaofeng Clinical Medicine Support, 20152518)。

Abstract

Endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs) are similar to steroid hormones in molecular structure, and may have steroid-like disrupting effects on the immune system and influence the risk of allergic diseases. For example, bisphenol A (BPA) and triclosan (TCS) are commonly EDCs existing in the environment, and both BPA and TCS are widely added to daily necessities and catering products. Animal experiments found that prenatal BPA exposure may be associated with higher risk of respiratory allergic diseases in offspring. It was also founda few epidemiological studies that TCS exposure was associated with higher risks of eczema, and allergic disorders in respiratory system and digestive tracts in children. EDCs may increase cytokines and immunoglobulins levelsinterrupting the function of helper T cells (Th1/Th2) so as to affect the immune system, which might be associated with allergic reactions. This review mainly focused on the correlation between EDCs (BPA and TCS) and childhood allergic diseases and the underlying mechanisms.

Cite this article

TANG Ning , OUYANG Feng-xiu . Research progress in correlation between early life exposure to environmental endocrine disruptor chemicals and allergic diseases in children[J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Medical Science), 2019 , 39(9) : 1100 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2019.09.026

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