Abstract
Endocrine disruption is the alteration in function of the hormonal and neuroendocrine functions which has significant negative impact on the normal physiological homeostasis, and in teleost fish, the potential for altered endocrine functions is best assessed across the entire endocrine system. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous compounds that interfere with the production, release, transport, metabolism, binding, or elimination of endogenous hormones. Both synthetic and naturally occurring compounds including polyaromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, pesticides, dioxins, metals, or plant sterols can possess endocrine-disrupting properties. The main concern around this topic is on the potential of EDCs to impair the reproduction and survival of fish (or wild life species) and the potential to impair human health.
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