Investigation of potential estrogenic activity of bioallethrin in vitro and in vivo assays

  • Kim, Soon-Sun (National Institute of Toxicological Research,KFDA/Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Rhee, Gyu-Seek (National Institute of Toxicological Research,KFDA/Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Rhee (National Institute of Toxicological Research,KFDA/Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kwack, Seung-Jun (National Institute of Toxicological Research,KFDA/Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lim, Kwon-Jo (National Institute of Toxicological Research,KFDA/Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Park, Chul-Hoon (National Institute of Toxicological Research,KFDA/Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Geun-Shik (National Institute of Toxicological Research,KFDA/Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Jeung, Eui-Bae (National Institute of Toxicological Research,KFDA/Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kil, Kwang-Sup (National Institute of Toxicological Research,KFDA/Chungbuk National University)
  • Published : 2003.04.01

Abstract

Many pesticides possess hormonal activity and have been thus classified as endocrine disruptors. Bioallethrin is one of the pyrethroids. synthetic derivatives of naturally occurring pyrethrins. These pyrethroids including bioallethrin have been developed as insectides due to their high insecticidal potency and low mammalian toxicity. Currently, bioallethrin is used to eradicate pests and insects in Korea, providing potential for human exposure. (omitted)

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