Effects of in Utero Exposure of Di(n-butyl)phthalate and Flutamide on the Development of Reproductive Organs in Male Rats

  • Shin, Jae-Ho (Endocrine Toxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Lee, Su-Jung (Endocrine Toxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Kim, Tae-Sung (Endocrine Toxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Moon, Hyun-Ju (Endocrine Toxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Kang, Il-Hyun (Endocrine Toxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Kim, In-Young (Endocrine Toxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Whang, Sung-Jo (Endocrine Toxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea FDA) ;
  • Han, Soon-Young (Endocrine Toxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea FDA)
  • Published : 2003.10.01

Abstract

The aims of present study were to compare the effects of in utero exposure of several chemicals which have antiandrogenic characteristics on the development of reproductive organs and to investigate the specific mechanisms related to the abnormalities observed in the male reproductive system.(omitted)

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