Quelhas Ana R, Mariana Melissa, Cairrao Elisa
Health Sciences Research Centre (CICS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.
Faculty of Sciences (FC-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal.
J Xenobiot. 2024 Dec 19;14(4):2039-2075. doi: 10.3390/jox14040109.
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is a low-molecular-weight phthalate commonly found in personal care products, such as perfumes, aftershaves, and nail care items, as well as in children's toys, pharmaceuticals, and food products. It is used to improve flexibility, make polymer products soft and malleable, and as solvents and stabilizers in personal care products. Pregnancy represents a critical period during which both the mother and the developing embryo can be significantly impacted by exposure to endocrine disruptors. This article aims to elucidate the effects of prenatal exposure to DBP on the health and development of offspring, particularly on the reproductive, neurological, metabolic, renal, and digestive systems. Extensive research has examined the effects of DBP on the male reproductive system, where exposure is linked to decreased testosterone levels, reduced anogenital distance, and male infertility. In terms of the female reproductive system, DBP has been shown to elevate serum estradiol and progesterone levels, potentially compromising egg quality. Furthermore, exposure to this phthalate adversely affects neurodevelopment and is associated with obesity, metabolic disorders, and conditions such as hypospadias. These findings highlight how urgently stronger laws prohibiting the use of phthalates during pregnancy are needed to lower the risks to the fetus's health and the child's development.
邻苯二甲酸二丁酯(DBP)是一种低分子量的邻苯二甲酸盐,常见于个人护理产品中,如香水、须后水和美甲用品,以及儿童玩具、药品和食品中。它用于提高柔韧性,使聚合物产品柔软且具有延展性,并在个人护理产品中用作溶剂和稳定剂。孕期是一个关键时期,在此期间,母亲和发育中的胚胎都可能因接触内分泌干扰物而受到显著影响。本文旨在阐明产前接触DBP对后代健康和发育的影响,特别是对生殖、神经、代谢、肾脏和消化系统的影响。大量研究探讨了DBP对男性生殖系统的影响,接触DBP与睾酮水平降低、肛门生殖器距离缩短和男性不育有关。就女性生殖系统而言,DBP已被证明会提高血清雌二醇和孕酮水平,可能会损害卵子质量。此外,接触这种邻苯二甲酸盐会对神经发育产生不利影响,并与肥胖、代谢紊乱和尿道下裂等病症有关。这些发现凸显了多么迫切需要出台更严格的法律,禁止在孕期使用邻苯二甲酸盐,以降低对胎儿健康和儿童发育的风险。