Assessing Human Exposure to Phthalates Using Monoesters and Their Oxidized Metabolites as Biomarkers
Assessing Human Exposure to Phthalates Using Monoesters and Their Oxidized Metabolites as Biomarkers
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United States: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. National Institutes of Health. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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United States: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. National Institutes of Health. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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Phthalates are a group of industrial chemicals with many commercial uses, such as solvents, additives, and plasticizers. For example, di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is added in varying amounts to certain plastics, such as polyvinyl chloride, to increase their flexibility. In humans, phthalates are metabolized to their respective monoesters, con...
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Assessing Human Exposure to Phthalates Using Monoesters and Their Oxidized Metabolites as Biomarkers
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_1241566
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_1241566
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0091-6765
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1552-9924
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10.1289/ehp.6074
