Abstract:Human reproduction and development is a cycle of interdependent events. Virtually all of its phases have been shown to be the primary target of one or more non-mutagenic exogenous agents. Such agents interfere with certain of the countless epigenetic or ontogenic events essential for normal completion of the cycle. Mutagens disrupt this cycle at some points, but the overwhelming majority of reproductive and developmental toxins are not mutagenic. As in all aspects of toxicology, the reproductive and developmen… Show more
“…For instance, reproductive toxicity is the adverse effects of the toxic substances on sexual function and fertility in adult males and females, as well as developmental toxicity in the embryos and offspring [ 1 ].…”
“…For instance, reproductive toxicity is the adverse effects of the toxic substances on sexual function and fertility in adult males and females, as well as developmental toxicity in the embryos and offspring [ 1 ].…”
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