Xenohormone

Xenohormones or environmental hormones are a group of compounds showing endocrine hormone-like properties. They may be either of natural origin, such as phytoestrogens, or of synthetic origin. These compounds are able to activate the same endocrine receptors as their natural counterparts and are thus frequently implicated in endocrine disruption.[1]

Etymology

The term is derived from the Greek words ξένος (xenos), meaning "stranger".[2]

Background

The most commonly occurring xenohormones are xenoestrogens, which mimic the effects of estrogen. Other xenohormones include xenoandrogens and xenoprogesterones.[3][4]

See also

References
  1. Danzo, B. J. (15 June 1998). "The effects of environmental hormones on reproduction" (PDF). Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 54 (11): 1249–1264. doi:10.1007/s000180050251. PMID 9849617. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  2. "Xeno-". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  3. "Important developments in the field of modified tocopherols/tocotrienols". European Journal of Endocrinology. Bioscientifica. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
  4. Whitaker, S. Bryan; Baldev B. Singh; R. Norman Weller; K. Ritu Bath; Robert J. Loushine (February 1999). "Sex hormone receptor status of the dental pulp and lesions of pulpal origin". Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology. 87 (2): 233–237. PMID 10052381.


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