INOUBLI , Lilia

Exposure during perinatal life to anti-androgenic endocrine disruptors (ED) induces sustained alterations of the male reproductive system. Although their action has been objectified in humans and animals, the question of the threshold of toxicity remains unchanged, as environmental exposure corresponds to low doses. Here, we exposed male rats,...

Mycotoxin zearalenone (ZEN) is a cereal contaminant produced by various species of Fusarium fungi. When interacting with estrogen receptors, ZEN leads to animal fertility disturbances and other reproductive pathologies. Few data are available on the effects of perinatal exposure to ZEN, particularly in the blood-testis barrier. The aim of this...