Tag: phthalate

Articles

• Exposure to phthalates and breast cancer

News

08/14/25

Phthalate exposure can promote breast cancer development and metastasis

11/29/23

Low-dose exposure to phthalates induces cell cycle progression and proliferation

09/07/14

Prenatal exposure to phthalates could reduce age at puberty

Studies

• Investigating the Mechanism of Phthalates in Breast Cancer Using Molecular Docking and Network Toxicology Cite
  Zhang J, Zhang W, Zhang L, He J, Dong Y, Yuan J. Investigating the Mechanism of Phthalates in Breast Cancer Using Molecular Docking and Network Toxicology. Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods. Informa UK Limited; 2025;:1-20 10.1080/15376516.2025.2553099
• Endocrine disruption to metastasis: How phthalates promote breast carcinogenesis Cite
  Tiburcio D, Parsell M, Shapiro H, Adolphe S, Naranjo O, George S, et al. Endocrine disruption to metastasis: How phthalates promote breast carcinogenesis. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. Elsevier BV; 2025; 303:118874 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.118874
• Mechanism exploration of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)-induced breast cancer via network toxicology and molecular docking analysis Cite
  Wang Z, Wang Y. Mechanism exploration of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)-induced breast cancer via network toxicology and molecular docking analysis. Scientific Reports. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2025; 15 10.1038/s41598-025-13201-1
• Gene expression profiles for low-dose exposure to diethyl phthalate in rodents and humans: a translational study with implications for breast carcinogenesis Cite
  Gopalakrishnan K, Aushev VN, Manservisi F, Falcioni L, Panzacchi S, Belpoggi F, et al. Gene expression profiles for low-dose exposure to diethyl phthalate in rodents and humans: a translational study with implications for breast carcinogenesis. Scientific Reports. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2020; 10 10.1038/s41598-020-63904-w
• Novel insights into the causal relationship between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and breast cancer mediated by circulating metabolites Cite
  Lin Y, Zhang Y, She J, Zhao R, Lin S, Zhang Y, et al. Novel insights into the causal relationship between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and breast cancer mediated by circulating metabolites. Environmental Pollution. Elsevier BV; 2025; 375:126349 10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126349
• Impact of phthalate exposure and blood lipids on breast cancer risk: machine learning prediction Cite
  Liu Y, Li K, Zhang Y, Cai Y, Liu X, Jia Y, et al. Impact of phthalate exposure and blood lipids on breast cancer risk: machine learning prediction. Environmental Sciences Europe. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2025; 37 10.1186/s12302-025-01071-3
• Epigenetic Mechanisms of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Breast Cancer and Their Impact on Dietary Intake Cite
  Singh DD. Epigenetic Mechanisms of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Breast Cancer and Their Impact on Dietary Intake. Journal of Xenobiotics. MDPI AG; 2024; 15:1 10.3390/jox15010001
• Microplastics, Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Released From Disposable Hot Drink Cups, Teabags and Their Evaluation from Health Perspect Cite
  Tan Tabakoglu N, Tan Tabakoglu N, Sezer K, Celik S. Microplastics, Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Released From Disposable Hot Drink Cups, Teabags and Their Evaluation from Health Perspect. Journal of Elementology. Polish Society for Magnesium Research; 2023; 10.5601/jelem.2023.28.3.3121
• Polyphenols Regulate the Activity of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals, Having Both Positive and Negative Effects Cite
  Leti Maggio E, Zucca C, Grande M, Carrano R, Infante A, Bei R, et al. Polyphenols Regulate the Activity of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals, Having Both Positive and Negative Effects. Journal of Xenobiotics. MDPI AG; 2024; 14:1378-1405 10.3390/jox14040077
• Potential mammary carcinogens used in food contact articles: implications for policy, enforcement, and prevention Cite
  Parkinson LV, Geueke B, Muncke J. Potential mammary carcinogens used in food contact articles: implications for policy, enforcement, and prevention. Frontiers in Toxicology. Frontiers Media SA; 2024; 6 10.3389/ftox.2024.1440331
• 307P Exposure to Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate and breast cancer incidence: A cohort study Cite
  Tang L, Wang Y, Yan W, Zhang Z, Luo S, Wen Q, et al. 307P Exposure to Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate and breast cancer incidence: A cohort study. Annals of Oncology. Elsevier BV; 2024; 35:S343 10.1016/j.annonc.2024.08.248
• Effects of Prenatal Chemical Exposures on Age at Menarche: A Scoping Review of Prospective Studies Cite
  Mahabir S, Sandquist M. Effects of Prenatal Chemical Exposures on Age at Menarche: A Scoping Review of Prospective Studies. Academia Oncology. Academia.edu Journals; 2024; 10.20935/acadonco7293
• Hazard identification of endocrine-disrupting carcinogens (EDCs) in relation to cancers in humans Cite
  Sharma N, Kumar V, Sugumar V, Umesh M, Sharma P, Thazeem B, et al. Hazard identification of endocrine-disrupting carcinogens (EDCs) in relation to cancers in humans. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. Elsevier BV; 2024;:104480 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104480
• Association between urinary phthalates and phthalate metabolites and cancer risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis Cite
  Meng M, Yang Y, Song L, Peng J, Li S, Gao Z, et al. Association between urinary phthalates and phthalate metabolites and cancer risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heliyon. Elsevier BV; 2024;:e29684 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29684
• Abstract 829: Phthalate exposure results in circadian rhythm-induced BBB dysfunction increasing the risk for breast cancer brain metastasis Cite
  Tiburcio D, Adolphe S, Akpu IB, Teglas T, Naranjo O, George SH, et al. Abstract 829: Phthalate exposure results in circadian rhythm-induced BBB dysfunction increasing the risk for breast cancer brain metastasis. Cancer Research. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR); 2024; 84:829-829 10.1158/1538-7445.am2024-829
• Exposure to di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate and breast neoplasm incidence: A cohort study Cite
  Tang L, Wang Y, Yan W, Zhang Z, Luo S, Wen Q, et al. Exposure to di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate and breast neoplasm incidence: A cohort study. Science of The Total Environment. Elsevier BV; 2024;:171819 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171819
• Health Effects of Fossil Fuel–Derived Endocrine Disruptors Cite
  Woodruff TJ. Health Effects of Fossil Fuel–Derived Endocrine Disruptors. New England Journal of Medicine. Massachusetts Medical Society; 2024; 390:922-933 10.1056/nejmra2300476
• Exposure to di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) increases the risk of cancer Cite
  Yang L, Liu X, Peng Z, Liu Z, Song P, Zhou J, et al. Exposure to di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) increases the risk of cancer. BMC Public Health. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2024; 24 10.1186/s12889-024-17801-w
• Chemicals Used in Plastic Materials: An Estimate of the Attributable Disease Burden and Costs in the United States Cite
  Trasande L, Krithivasan R, Park K, Obsekov V, Belliveau M. Chemicals Used in Plastic Materials: An Estimate of the Attributable Disease Burden and Costs in the United States. Journal of the Endocrine Society. The Endocrine Society; 2024; 8 10.1210/jendso/bvad163
• The no-observed-adverse-effect level of phthalates promotes proliferation and cell cycle progression in normal human breast cells Cite
  Chen F, Chien M, Lee C. The no-observed-adverse-effect level of phthalates promotes proliferation and cell cycle progression in normal human breast cells. Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Elsevier BV; 2023; 62:874-883 10.1016/j.tjog.2023.06.001
• SAT428 The Effects Of Diphenyl Phthalate (DP) On Estrogen Receptor Alpha (ERα;) And Tumor Suppressor Gene (BRCA-1) In Breast Cancer Cells Cite
  Whittaker K, Hallman E, Zanib A, Pfiffner S, Yaldo R, Dinda S. SAT428 The Effects Of Diphenyl Phthalate (DP) On Estrogen Receptor Alpha (ERα;) And Tumor Suppressor Gene (BRCA-1) In Breast Cancer Cells. Journal of the Endocrine Society. The Endocrine Society; 2023; 7 10.1210/jendso/bvad114.1059
• Mechanisms Of Breast Cancer Progression Induced BY Environment-Polluting ARYL Hydrocarbon Receptor Agonists Cite
  Miret NV, Pontillo CA, Buján S, Chiappini FA, Randi AS. Mechanisms Of Breast Cancer Progression Induced BY Environment-Polluting ARYL Hydrocarbon Receptor Agonists. Biochemical Pharmacology. Elsevier BV; 2023;:115773 10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115773
• Endocrine‐disrupting compounds and metabolomic reprogramming in breast cancer Cite
  Winz C, Zong W, Suh N. Endocrine‐disrupting compounds and metabolomic reprogramming in breast cancer. Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology. Wiley; 2023; 10.1002/jbt.23506
• Evidence-based identification of breast cancer and associated ovarian and uterus cancer risk components in source waters from high incidence area in the Pearl River Basin, China Cite
  Peng S, Dong S, Gong C, Chen X, Du H, Zhan Y, et al. Evidence-based identification of breast cancer and associated ovarian and uterus cancer risk components in source waters from high incidence area in the Pearl River Basin, China. Science of The Total Environment. Elsevier BV; 2023;:166060 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166060
• Origin, dietary exposure, and toxicity of endocrine-disrupting food chemical contaminants: A comprehensive review Cite
  Peivasteh-roudsari L, Barzegar-bafrouei R, Sharifi KA, Azimisalim S, Karami M, Abedinzadeh S, et al. Origin, dietary exposure, and toxicity of endocrine-disrupting food chemical contaminants: A comprehensive review. Heliyon. Elsevier BV; 2023;:e18140 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18140
• Nutritional Metabolomics in Diet–Breast Cancer Relations: Current Research, Challenges, and Future Directions—A Review Cite
  Vahid F, Hajizadeghan K, Khodabakhshi A. Nutritional Metabolomics in Diet–Breast Cancer Relations: Current Research, Challenges, and Future Directions—A Review. Biomedicines. MDPI AG; 2023; 11:1845 10.3390/biomedicines11071845
• Identifying Toxic Consumer Products: A Novel Data Set Reveals Air Emissions of Potent Carcinogens, Reproductive Toxicants, and Developmental Toxicants Cite
  Knox KE, Dodson RE, Rudel RA, Polsky C, Schwarzman MR. Identifying Toxic Consumer Products: A Novel Data Set Reveals Air Emissions of Potent Carcinogens, Reproductive Toxicants, and Developmental Toxicants. Environmental Science & Technology. American Chemical Society (ACS); 2023; 57:7454-7465 10.1021/acs.est.2c07247
• Association of urinary phthalate metabolites with estrogen receptor related cancers in American adults: A Nationwide Study 2003-2006 Cite
  Li Y, Zhou X, Yang Q, Jiang Z, Hu D, Wang M, et al. Association of urinary phthalate metabolites with estrogen receptor related cancers in American adults: A Nationwide Study 2003-2006. Research Square Platform LLC; 2023; 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2704544/v1
• Endocrine-active and endocrine-disrupting compounds in food – occurrence, formation and relevance Cite
  Stiefel C, Stintzing F. Endocrine-active and endocrine-disrupting compounds in food – occurrence, formation and relevance. NFS Journal. Elsevier BV; 2023; 10.1016/j.nfs.2023.03.004
• Relationship between shellfish consumption and urinary phthalate metabolites: Korean National Environmental Health Survey (KoNEHS) cycle 3 (2015-2017) Cite
  Kang J, Cho S, Kim J, Yoon S, An J, Kim G, et al. Relationship between shellfish consumption and urinary phthalate metabolites: Korean National Environmental Health Survey (KoNEHS) cycle 3 (2015-2017). Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. XMLink; 2023; 35 10.35371/aoem.2023.35.e2
• Low-dose phthalates promote breast cancer stem cell properties via the oncogene Np63α and the Sonic hedgehog pathway Cite
  Cao W, Zhao M, Chen Y, Zhu J, Xie C, Li X, et al. Low-dose phthalates promote breast cancer stem cell properties via the oncogene Np63α and the Sonic hedgehog pathway. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. Elsevier BV; 2023; 252:114605 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114605
• Reduction of daily-use parabens and phthalates reverses accumulation of cancer-associated phenotypes within disease-free breast tissue of study subjects Cite
  Dairkee SH, Moore DH, Luciani MG, Anderle N, Gerona R, Ky K, et al. Reduction of daily-use parabens and phthalates reverses accumulation of cancer-associated phenotypes within disease-free breast tissue of study subjects. Chemosphere. Elsevier BV; 2023;:138014 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138014
• Variability in urinary phthalates, phenols, and parabens across childhood and relation to adolescent breast composition in Chilean girls Cite
  Yoon LS, Binder AM, Pereira A, Calafat AM, Shepherd J, Corvalán C, et al. Variability in urinary phthalates, phenols, and parabens across childhood and relation to adolescent breast composition in Chilean girls. Environment International. Elsevier BV; 2022; 170:107586 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107586
• The effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on the epigenome-A short overview Cite
  Buha A, Manic L, Maric D, Tinkov A, Skolny A, Antonijevic B, et al. The effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on the epigenome-A short overview. Toxicology Research and Application. SAGE Publications; 2022; 6:239784732211158 10.1177/23978473221115817
• Associations of maternal urinary bisphenol and phthalate concentrations with offspring reproductive development Cite
  Blaauwendraad SM, Jaddoe VW, Santos S, Kannan K, Dohle GR, Trasande L, et al. Associations of maternal urinary bisphenol and phthalate concentrations with offspring reproductive development. Environmental Pollution. Elsevier BV; 2022; 309:119745 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119745
• Role of the Synergistic Interactions of Environmental Pollutants in the Development of Cancer Cite
  Lagunas‐Rangel FA, Linnea‐Niemi JV, Kudłak B, Williams MJ, Jönsson J, Schiöth HB. Role of the Synergistic Interactions of Environmental Pollutants in the Development of Cancer. GeoHealth. American Geophysical Union (AGU); 2022; 6 10.1029/2021gh000552
• Gestational and childhood phthalate exposures and adolescent body composition: The HOME study Cite
  Etzel TM, Braun JM, Kuiper JR, Calafat AM, Cecil KM, Chen A, et al. Gestational and childhood phthalate exposures and adolescent body composition: The HOME study. Environmental Research. Elsevier BV; 2022; 212:113320 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113320
• Association of urinary phthalate metabolites with estrogen receptor related cancers in American adults: A Nationwide Study, NHANES 2003-2006 Cite
  Li Y, Zhou X, Yang Q, Jiang Z, Hu D, Wang M, et al. Association of urinary phthalate metabolites with estrogen receptor related cancers in American adults: A Nationwide Study, NHANES 2003-2006. Research Square Platform LLC; 2022; 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1426078/v1
• Diethylhexyl Phthalate and Bisphenol A Promote Vincristine and Tamoxifen Resistance in Vitro Cite
  Uyar R, Yurdakok-Dikmen B, Turgut Y, Filazi A. Diethylhexyl Phthalate and Bisphenol A Promote Vincristine and Tamoxifen Resistance in Vitro. Chemical Research in Toxicology. American Chemical Society (ACS); 2022; 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.2c00002
• Association between recurrent breast cancer and phthalate exposure modified by hormone receptors and body mass index Cite
  Yang P, Hou M, Ou-Yang F, Hsieh T, Lee Y, Tsai E, et al. Association between recurrent breast cancer and phthalate exposure modified by hormone receptors and body mass index. Scientific Reports. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2022; 12 10.1038/s41598-022-06709-3
• Effects of Pubertal Exposure to Butyl Benzyl Phthalate, Perfluorooctanoic Acid, and Zeranol on Mammary Gland Development and Tumorigenesis in Rats Cite
  Su Y, Santucci-Pereira J, Dang NM, Kanefsky J, Rahulkannan V, Hillegass M, et al. Effects of Pubertal Exposure to Butyl Benzyl Phthalate, Perfluorooctanoic Acid, and Zeranol on Mammary Gland Development and Tumorigenesis in Rats. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. MDPI AG; 2022; 23:1398 10.3390/ijms23031398
• Differences in personal care product use by race/ethnicity among women in California: implications for chemical exposures Cite
  Collins HN, Johnson PI, Calderon NM, Clark PY, Gillis AD, Le AM, et al. Differences in personal care product use by race/ethnicity among women in California: implications for chemical exposures. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2021; 10.1038/s41370-021-00404-7
• New insights on the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on children Cite
  Predieri B, Alves CA, Iughetti L. New insights on the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on children. Jornal de Pediatria. Elsevier BV; 2021; 10.1016/j.jped.2021.11.003
• Presence of parabens, phenols and phthalates in paired maternal serum, urine and amniotic fluid Cite
  Bräuner EV, Uldbjerg CS, Lim Y, Gregersen LS, Krause M, Frederiksen H, et al. Presence of parabens, phenols and phthalates in paired maternal serum, urine and amniotic fluid. Environment International. Elsevier BV; 2022; 158:106987 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106987
• DEHP mediates drug resistance by directly targeting AhR in human breast cancer Cite
  Hsieh T, Hsu C, Yang P, Chiu C, Liang S, Ou-Yang F, et al. DEHP mediates drug resistance by directly targeting AhR in human breast cancer. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. Elsevier BV; 2022; 145:112400 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112400
• Endocrine Disruptors–‘Food’ for Thought Cite
  Mukherjee R, Pandya P, Baxi D, Ramachandran AV. Endocrine Disruptors–‘Food’ for Thought. Proceedings of the Zoological Society. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2021; 10.1007/s12595-021-00414-1
• Phthalate and novel plasticizer concentrations in food items from U.S. fast food chains: a preliminary analysis Cite
  Edwards L, McCray NL, VanNoy BN, Yau A, Geller RJ, Adamkiewicz G, et al. Phthalate and novel plasticizer concentrations in food items from U.S. fast food chains: a preliminary analysis. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2021; 10.1038/s41370-021-00392-8
• Phthalates and Phenols, Leukocyte Telomere Length, and Breast Cancer Risk and Mortality in the Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project Cite
  Zhang X, Wolff MS, Shen J, Parada H, Santella RM, Neugut AI, et al. Phthalates and Phenols, Leukocyte Telomere Length, and Breast Cancer Risk and Mortality in the Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR); 2021;:cebp.0830.2021 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-21-0830
• Phthalates and attributable mortality: A population-based longitudinal cohort study and cost analysis Cite
  Trasande L, Liu B, Bao W. Phthalates and attributable mortality: A population-based longitudinal cohort study and cost analysis. Environmental Pollution. Elsevier BV; 2021;:118021 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118021
• Human health impacts of exposure to phthalate plasticizers: An overview of reviews Cite
  Eales J, Bethel A, Galloway T, Hopkinson P, Morrissey K, Short R, et al. Human health impacts of exposure to phthalate plasticizers: An overview of reviews. Environment International. Elsevier BV; 2022; 158:106903 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106903
• The Peculiar Estrogenicity of Diethyl Phthalate: Modulation of Estrogen Receptor α Activities in the Proliferation of Breast Cancer Cells Cite
  Fiocchetti M, Bastari G, Cipolletti M, Leone S, Acconcia F, Marino M. The Peculiar Estrogenicity of Diethyl Phthalate: Modulation of Estrogen Receptor α Activities in the Proliferation of Breast Cancer Cells. Toxics. MDPI AG; 2021; 9:237 10.3390/toxics9100237
• A Comprehensive Assessment of Associations between Prenatal Phthalate Exposure and the Placental Transcriptomic Landscape Cite
  Paquette AG, MacDonald J, Lapehn S, Bammler T, Kruger L, Day DB, et al. A Comprehensive Assessment of Associations between Prenatal Phthalate Exposure and the Placental Transcriptomic Landscape. Environmental Health Perspectives. Environmental Health Perspectives; 2021; 129:097003 10.1289/ehp8973
• Prenatal exposure to a mixture of different phthalates increases the risk of mammary carcinogenesis in F1 female offspring Cite
  de Freitas T, Zapaterini JR, Moreira CM, de Aquino AM, Alonso-Costa LG, Bidinotto LT, et al. Prenatal exposure to a mixture of different phthalates increases the risk of mammary carcinogenesis in F1 female offspring. Food and Chemical Toxicology. Elsevier BV; 2021;:112519 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112519
• Microplastics and phthalate esters release from teabags into tea drink: occurrence, human exposure, and health risks Cite
  Kashfi FS, Mohammadi A, Rostami F, Savari A, De-la-Torre GE, Spitz J, et al. Microplastics and phthalate esters release from teabags into tea drink: occurrence, human exposure, and health risks. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2023; 30:104209-104222 10.1007/s11356-023-29726-9
• Co-exposure to BPA and DEHP enhances susceptibility of mammary tumors via up-regulating Esr1/HDAC6 pathway in female rats Cite
  Zhang X, Cheng C, Zhang G, Xiao M, Li L, Wu S, et al. Co-exposure to BPA and DEHP enhances susceptibility of mammary tumors via up-regulating Esr1/HDAC6 pathway in female rats. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. Elsevier BV; 2021; 221:112453 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112453
• Urinary phthalate exposures and risk of breast cancer: the Multiethnic Cohort study Cite
  Wu AH, Franke AA, Wilkens LR, Tseng C, Conroy SM, Li Y, et al. Urinary phthalate exposures and risk of breast cancer: the Multiethnic Cohort study. Breast Cancer Research. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2021; 23 10.1186/s13058-021-01419-6
• Association of phthalates and early menarche in Korean adolescent girls from Korean National Environmental Health Survey (KoNEHS) 2015–2017 Cite
  Park O, Park J, Chi Y, Kwak K. Association of phthalates and early menarche in Korean adolescent girls from Korean National Environmental Health Survey (KoNEHS) 2015–2017. Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine; 2021; 33 10.35371/aoem.2021.33.e4
• Identifying the Link Between Chemical Exposures and Breast Cancer in African American Women via ToxCast High Throughput Screening Data Cite
  Polemi K, Nguyen V, Heidt J, Kahana A, Jolliet O, Colacino JA. Identifying the Link Between Chemical Exposures and Breast Cancer in African American Women via ToxCast High Throughput Screening Data. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; 2021; 10.1101/2021.01.22.427848
• Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analysis of MCF-7 Cells Exposed to 23 Chemicals at Human-Relevant Levels: Estimation of Individual Chemical Contribution to Effects Cite
  Liu M, Jia S, Dong T, Zhao F, Xu T, Yang Q, et al. Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analysis of MCF-7 Cells Exposed to 23 Chemicals at Human-Relevant Levels: Estimation of Individual Chemical Contribution to Effects. Environmental Health Perspectives. Environmental Health Perspectives; 2020; 128:127008 10.1289/ehp6641
• Gene expression profiles for low-dose exposure to diethyl phthalate in rodents and humans: a translational study with implications for breast carcinogenesis Cite
  Gopalakrishnan K, Aushev VN, Manservisi F, Falcioni L, Panzacchi S, Belpoggi F, et al. Gene expression profiles for low-dose exposure to diethyl phthalate in rodents and humans: a translational study with implications for breast carcinogenesis. Scientific Reports. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2020; 10 10.1038/s41598-020-63904-w
• Environmental exposures and breast cancer risk in the context of underlying susceptibility: A systematic review of the epidemiological literature Cite
  Zeinomar N, Oskar S, Kehm RD, Sahebzeda S, Terry MB. Environmental exposures and breast cancer risk in the context of underlying susceptibility: A systematic review of the epidemiological literature. Environmental Research. Elsevier BV; 2020; 187:109346 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109346
• Combined effect of silver nanoparticles and aluminium chloride, butylparaben or diethylphthalate on the malignancy of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells and tumor-specific immune responses of human macrophages and monocyte-derived dendritic cells Cite
  Roszak J, Smok-Pieniążek A, Jeżak K, Domeradzka-Gajda K, Grobelny J, Tomaszewska E, et al. Combined effect of silver nanoparticles and aluminium chloride, butylparaben or diethylphthalate on the malignancy of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells and tumor-specific immune responses of human macrophages and monocyte-derived dendritic cells. Toxicology in Vitro. Elsevier BV; 2020; 65:104774 10.1016/j.tiv.2020.104774
• Phthalate Exposure and Breast Cancer Incidence: A Danish Nationwide Cohort Study Cite
  Ahern TP, Broe A, Lash TL, Cronin-Fenton DP, Ulrichsen SP, Christiansen PM, et al. Phthalate Exposure and Breast Cancer Incidence: A Danish Nationwide Cohort Study. Journal of Clinical Oncology. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); 2019; 37:1800-1809 10.1200/jco.18.02202
• Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) increases proliferation of epithelial breast cancer cells through progesterone receptor dysregulation Cite
  Crobeddu B, Ferraris E, Kolasa E, Plante I. Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) increases proliferation of epithelial breast cancer cells through progesterone receptor dysregulation. Environmental Research. Elsevier BV; 2019; 173:165-173 10.1016/j.envres.2019.03.037
• Urinary Phthalate Metabolite Concentrations and Breast Cancer Incidence and Survival following Breast Cancer: The Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project Cite
  Parada H, Gammon MD, Chen J, Calafat AM, Neugut AI, Santella RM, et al. Urinary Phthalate Metabolite Concentrations and Breast Cancer Incidence and Survival following Breast Cancer: The Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project. Environmental Health Perspectives. Environmental Health Perspectives; 2018; 126:047013 10.1289/ehp2083
• The effects of bisphenol A, benzyl butyl phthalate, and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate on estrogen receptor alpha in estrogen receptor-positive cells under hypoxia Cite
  Park C, Lee J, Kong B, Park J, Song H, Choi K, et al. The effects of bisphenol A, benzyl butyl phthalate, and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate on estrogen receptor alpha in estrogen receptor-positive cells under hypoxia. Environmental Pollution. Elsevier BV; 2019; 248:774-781 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.02.069
• Sanitary pads and diapers contain higher phthalate contents than those in common commercial plastic products Cite
  Park CJ, Barakat R, Ulanov A, Li Z, Lin P, Chiu K, et al. Sanitary pads and diapers contain higher phthalate contents than those in common commercial plastic products. Reproductive Toxicology. Elsevier BV; 2019; 84:114-121 10.1016/j.reprotox.2019.01.005
• Urinary Phthalate Biomarker Concentrations and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk Cite
  Reeves KW, Díaz Santana M, Manson JE, Hankinson SE, Zoeller RT, Bigelow C, et al. Urinary Phthalate Biomarker Concentrations and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk. JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Oxford University Press (OUP); 2019; 111:1059-1067 10.1093/jnci/djz002
• Childhood and adolescent phenol and phthalate exposure and the age of menarche in Latina girls Cite
  Binder AM, Corvalan C, Calafat AM, Ye X, Mericq V, Pereira A, et al. Childhood and adolescent phenol and phthalate exposure and the age of menarche in Latina girls. Environmental Health. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2018; 17 10.1186/s12940-018-0376-z
• Phthalate Metabolites and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk Cite
  Reeves K, Diaz SM, Hankinson S, Bigelow C, Zoeller R, Manson J, et al. Phthalate Metabolites and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR); 2018; 27:355.1-355 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-18-0052
• State of the evidence 2017: an update on the connection between breast cancer and the environment Cite
  Gray JM, Rasanayagam S, Engel C, Rizzo J. State of the evidence 2017: an update on the connection between breast cancer and the environment. Environmental Health. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2017; 16 10.1186/s12940-017-0287-4
• Impact of low concentrations of phthalates on the effects of 17β-estradiol in MCF-7 breast cancer cells Cite
  Chen F, Chien M, Chern IY. Impact of low concentrations of phthalates on the effects of 17β-estradiol in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Elsevier BV; 2016; 55:826-834 10.1016/j.tjog.2015.11.003
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