Understanding the role of endocrine disrupting chemicals in testicular germ cell cancer: Insights into molecular mechanisms.
Mol Aspects Med
; 99: 101307, 2024 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-39213722
ABSTRACT
This comprehensive review examines the complex interplay between endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and the development of testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs). Despite the high cure rates of TGCTs, challenges in diagnosis and treatment remain, necessitating a deeper understanding of the etiology of the disease. Here, we emphasize current knowledge on the role of EDCs as potential risk factors for TGCTs, focusing on pesticides and perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs/PFCs). Evidence suggests that EDCs disrupt endocrine pathways and induce epigenetic changes that contribute to the development of TGCTs. However, the direct link between EDCs and TGCTs remains elusive and requires further investigation of the molecular mechanisms. We also highlighted the importance of studying nuclear receptors as potential targets for understanding TGCT etiology. In addition, recent evidence implicates PFAs/PFCs in TGCT incidence, highlighting the need for further research into their impact on human health. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into the potential role of EDCs in TGCT development and suggests avenues for future research, while also highlighting how understanding their influence may pave the way for novel therapeutic approaches to improve disease management.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Testicular Neoplasms
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Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
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Endocrine Disruptors
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Mol Aspects Med
Year:
2024
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Article