Uterotrophic Assays of Pyrethroid Insecticides in Immature Rats

  • Kim, Soon-Sun (Division of Reproductive and developmental Toxicology, National Institute of Toxicological, Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Rhee, Gyu-Seek (Division of Reproductive and developmental Toxicology, National Institute of Toxicological, Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Lee, Rhee-Da (Division of Reproductive and developmental Toxicology, National Institute of Toxicological, Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Kwack, Seung-Jun (Division of Reproductive and developmental Toxicology, National Institute of Toxicological, Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Lim, Kwon-Jo (Division of Reproductive and developmental Toxicology, National Institute of Toxicological, Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Yhun, Hyo-Jung (Division of Reproductive and developmental Toxicology, National Institute of Toxicological, Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Park, Kwang-Sik (Division of Reproductive and developmental Toxicology, National Institute of Toxicological, Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Park, Kui-Lea (Division of Reproductive and developmental Toxicology, National Institute of Toxicological, Research, Korea FDA)
  • Published : 2003.10.01

Abstract

It is well known that many pesticides possess hormonal activity, and thus have been classified as endocrine disruptors. Currently, pyrethroid insecticides are in worldwide use to control in door pests, providing potential for environmental exposure. A few studies of hormonal activities of these pyrethroid insecticides, however, have been reported, and are controversial between studies.(omitted)

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