Reproductive Toxicity of Chemicals
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Toxicology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 64
Special Issue Editor
Interests: immunology; flow cytometry; inflammation; cell culture biotechnology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The importance of reproductive health to society cannot be overlooked as there is increasing evidence of declining fertility in both women and men. Increased and continuous exposure to anthropogenic chemicals that are present in the environment has been linked to impaired fertility. In addition, reproductive toxicity from chemical exposure may also manifest as changes in the onset of puberty, sexual behavior and pregnancy-related complications with possible adverse effects on the embryo, fetus and offspring. Given the importance of reproductive health for society, the hazard identification of toxicants is of outmost importance. These chemicals may act as toxicants to specific cells of the reproductive system, or even act as endocrine disruptors, interfering with normal hormone activity. This special issue is dedicated to the impact of chemicals on the reproductive system and welcomes all studies that will help to clarify the molecular mechanisms involved in the toxicity of chemicals and how they affect the reproductive system of both males and females.
Dr. Maria Laura Zenclussen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- reproductive health
- fertility
- anthropogenic chemicals
- impaired fertility
- reproductive toxicity
- embryo
- toxicants
- hormone disruption
- chemical exposure
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