Characterization of toxicological effects on the energy metabolism after exposure to endocrine disrupting compounds. University of Antwerp
In the present project we will investigate if endocrine disrupting chemicals are able to disrupt pancreas, liver and adipose tissue function; if they could alter insulin, glucagon and leptin levels; and if they could induce molecular mechanisms related to metabolic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and/or cardiovascular disorders. A limited list of endocrine disrupting chemicals, all known as environmental pollutants, will be studied. With this ...