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• The effects of adult exposure to genistein on female reproductive outcomes 

  Patel, Shreya A (2017-04-10)

  Genistein is a phytoestrogen commonly found in plants such as soybeans, lentils, and chickpeas. Humans and animals are most primarily exposed to genistein through the consumption soy and soy-based dietary products. Human ...

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• The effects of an environmentally relevant phthalate mixture on female reproduction 

  Zhou, Changqing (2017-03-10)

  Phthalates are a category of chemicals that are commonly used in a wide range of consumer products, including plastics, building materials, medical devices, and personal care products. As a result, humans and animals are ...

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• Cytochrome P450 2J2 mediated metabolism of omega-6 and omega-3 endocannabinoids 

  McDougle, Daniel Ryan (2016-11-22)

  Cytochrome P450 2J2 (CYP2J2) is membrane bound enzyme that is highly expressed in the cardiovascular system and brain where it mediates the metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids into oxygenated bioactive metabolites. ...

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• The role of endothelin-2 in ovulation 

  Cacioppo, Joseph (2015-04-20)

  During ovulation, the oocyte and associated cumulus cells are expelled from the ovary and travel to the ampulla of the oviduct where fertilization occurs. Concurrently, granulosa and theca cells of an ovulating follicle ...

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• Mechanisms by which di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate disrupt ovarian folliculogenesis and steroidogenesis 

  Hannon, Patrick (2015-03-18)

  Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a synthetic plasticizer used in the manufacturing of common polyvinyl chloride consumer, medical, and building products. Humans are exposed to DEHP on a daily basis because of its high ...

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