Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, cilt.49, sa.1, ss.245-262, 2024 (Scopus)
Accumulating scientific evidence shows that thyroid hormone synthesis and signaling are now recognized as one of the critical targets of environmental chemicals, especially of endocrine disruptors. Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are artificial chemicals and consist of different types of molecules, for instance some pesticides, plasticizers, flame retardants (FRs), surfactants, many of which can interfere with thyroid hormone synthesis or their actions. FRs, essential members of endocrine disruptors, share similarities in their chemical structures when compared with thyroid hormones, and there are accumulating scientific findings pointing out that they may take part in dysfunction of thyroid hormone homeostasis. The primary aim of using FRs is to minimize the risk of fire and prevent its spreading. The potential effects of exposure to FRs on the thyroid and thyroid hormones have gained importance since they may easily migrate into the surrounding environment and are mainly found in house dust. Within the framework of the results of some experimental animal and in vitro studies, as well as limited human studies researching the consequences of FRs on the thyroid system, this paper aims to make a general assessment of whether these chemicals have a role in some thyroid diseases. Although the information that FRs with endocrine disrupting properties may have an effect on thyroid hormone levels and cause disruption in the thyroid system is still in its infancy, there is emerging evidence that some members of FRs may have thyroid disrupting properties.