Bisphenol A effect on the fetal urogenital sinus: time course
Summary:
Analysis of urogenital sinuses (UGS) of male fetuses exposed to bisphenol A. BPA is a ubiquitous, estrogenic chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastics. UGS examined at embryonic days 17 and 18, and postnatal day 0. Results provide insight into the molecular effects of BPA on UGS.
Arase S, Ishii K, Igarashi K, Aisaki K et al. Endocrine disrupter bisphenol A increases in situ estrogen production in the mouse urogenital sinus. Biol Reprod 2011 Apr;84(4):734-42. PMID: 21123812