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- de Marchi, T. (author), Braakman, R.B.H. (author), Stingl, C. (author), van Duijn, M.M. (author), Smid, M. (author), Foekens, J.A. (author), Luider, T.M. (author), Martens, J.W.M. (author), Umar, A. (author) article 2016
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van der Burg, B. (author), Pieterse, B. (author), Rorije, E. (author), Lewin, G. (author), van der Linden, S.C. (author), Man, H.Y. (author), Piersma, A.H. (author), Mangelsdorf, I. (author), Wolterbeek, A.P.M. (author), Kroese, E.D. (author), van Vugt-Lussenburg, B.M.A. (author)There is a great need for alternative testing methods for reproductive toxicants that are practical, fast, cost-effective and easy to interpret. Previously we followed a pragmatic approach using readily available tests, which was successful in predicting reproductive toxicity of chemicals [13]. This initial battery still contained apical tests...article 2015
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Holm, L. (author), Liang, W. (author), Thorsell, A. (author), Hilke, S. (author)Background The neuropeptide cholecystokinin (CCK) has been implicated in the neurobiology of anxiety and panic disorders, as well as in dopamine-related behaviours. Anxiety and panic-disorders are twice as common in females compared to males, but studies of females are rare, although increasing in number. Limited studies have found that CCK...article 2014
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Pedersen, G.S. (author), Hogervorst, J.G.F. (author), Schouten, L.J. (author), Konings, E.J.M. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Acrylamide, a potential human carcinogen, has been discovered in a variety of heat-treated carbohydrate-rich food products. Previously, dietary acrylamide intake was shown to be associated with endocrine-related cancers in humans. We assessed the association between dietary acrylamide intake and risk of postmenopausal breast cancer stratified by...article 2010
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Hellgren, M. (author), Conard, J. (author), Norris, L. (author), Kluft, C. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: To study cardiovascular risk markers in women taking estradiol/trimegestone or estradiol/dydrogesterone. Design: Multicenter, randomized, prospective, double-blind study of 184 healthy post-menopausal women randomized to 6 cycles of either estradiol (2 mg) + trimegestone (0.5 mg) (T-group) or estradiol (2 mg) + dydrogesterone (10 mg) ...article 2009
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Bannink, E.M.N. (author), van Sassen, C. (author), van Buuren, S. (author), de Jong, F.H. (author), Lequin, M. (author), Mulder, P.G.H. (author), de Muinck Keizer-Schrama, S.M.P.F. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Besides short stature, gonadal dysgenesis leading to a lack of oestrogen is one of the main characteristics of Turner syndrome (TS). In most TS girls, puberty is induced with exogenous oestrogens. Objective: To describe the pubertal development and uterine dimensions achieved by low-dose 17β-oestradiol (17β-E2) orally started at an...article 2009
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Janssen, G.B. (author), Penninks, A.H. (author), Knippels, L.M.J. (author), van Zijverden, M. (author), Spanhaak, S. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)This paper describes studies performed with ERA-63 a low molecular weight pharmaceutical with intended immunomodulatory effects. Since this compound was also known to have estrogenic activity a non-conventional approach was taken in order to differentiate between estrogenic and non-estrogenic-induced immunomodulatory effects. EE was included not...article 2008
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Peters, R.J.B. (author), Beeltje, H. (author), van Delft, R.J. (author), TNO Bouw en Ondergrond (author)The exposure to some chemicals can lead to hormone disrupting effects. Presently, much attention is focused on so-called xeno-estrogens, synthetic compounds that interact with hormone receptors causing a number of reactions that eventually lead to effects related to reproduction and development. The current study was initiated to investigate the...article 2008
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de Weert, J. (author), de la Cal, A. (author), van den Berg, H. (author), Murk, A. (author), Langenhoff, A. (author), Rijnaarts, H. (author), Grotenhuis, T. (author), TNO Bouw en Ondergrond (author)The surfactant nonylphenol (NP) is an endocrine-disrupting compound that is widely spread throughout the environment. Although environmental risk assessments are based on total NP concentrations, only the bioavailable fraction posses an environmental risk. The present study describes the bioavailability and biodegradability of NP over time in...article 2008
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Hemelaar, M. (author), van der Mooren, M.J. (author), Rad, M. (author), Kluft, C. (author), Kenemans, P. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: To review the effects of non-oral administration of postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) on risk markers for atherosclerotic and venous thromboembolic disease.Non-oral postmenopausal HT appears not to increase venous thromboembolic risk, whereas the effect on coronary heart disease risk is less clear. Design: Systematic review of...article 2008
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Norris, L.A. (author), Brosnan, J. (author), Bonnar, J. (author), Conard, J. (author), Kluft, C. (author), Hellgren, M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Epidemiological studies have shown that hormone therapy (HT) increases the risk of venous thromboembolism in post menopausal women. The mechanism of this increased risk is unknown; however, activation of the haemostatic system is known to contribute to the pathogenesis of venous thromboembolism. In post-menopausal women the estrogen /progestogen...article 2008
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Jacobs, M.N. (author), Janssens, W. (author), Bernauer, U. (author), Brandon, E. (author), Coecke, S. (author), Combes, R. (author), Edwards, P. (author), Freidig, A. (author), Freyberger, A. (author), Kolanczyk, R. (author), Mc Ardie, C. (author), Mekenyan, O. (author), Schmieder, P. (author), Schrader, T. (author), Takeyoshi, M. (author), van der Burg, B. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Legislation and prospective legislative proposals in for instance the USA, Europe, and Japan require, or may require that chemicals are tested for their ability to disrupt the hormonal systems of mammals. Chemicals found to test positive are considered to be endocrine active substances (EAS) and may be putative endocrine disruptors (EDs). To...article 2008
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Krom, Y.D. (author), Pires, N.M.M. (author), Jukema, J.W. (author), de Vries, M.R. (author), Frants, R.R. (author), Havekes, L.M. (author), van Dijk, K.W. (author), Quax, P.H.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: Neointima formation is the underlying mechanism of (in-stent) restenosis. 17β-Estradiol (E2) is known to inhibit injury-induced neointima formation and post-angioplasty restenosis. Estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) has been demonstrated to mediate E2 anti-restenotic properties. However, the role of estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) is not...article 2007
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Sitruk-Ware, R.L. (author), Menard, J. (author), Rad, M. (author), Burggraaf, J. (author), de Kam, M.L. (author), Tokay, B.A. (author), Sivin, I. (author), Kluft, C. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: We evaluated the effects of a new combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring (CVR) delivering the nonandrogenic progestin Nestorone® (NES) and ethinyl estradiol (EE) on several key estrogen-sensitive hepatic proteins that may be markers for the risk of arterial or venous disease events and on blood pressure (BP). Because the...article 2007
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Rad, M. (author), Kluft, C. (author), Ménard, J. (author), Burggraaf, J. (author), de Kam, M.L. (author), Meijer, P. (author), Sivin, I. (author), Sitruk-Ware, R.L. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: This study aimed to compare the effects on hemostasis variables of a contraceptive vaginal ring with those of an oral contraceptive. Study design: Twenty-three and 22 healthy premenopausal women were randomized to the contraceptive vaginal ring (150 μg Nestorone and 15 μg ethinyl estradiol) or Stediril 30 during 3 cycles. Analysis of...article 2006
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven TNO Voeding (author), Genkinger, J.M. (author), Hunter, D.J. (author), Spiegelman, D. (author), Anderson, K.E. (author), Buring, J.E. (author), Freudenheim, J.L. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), Harnack, L. (author), Hankinson, S.E. (author), Larsson, S.C. (author), Leitzmann, M. (author), McCullough, M.L. (author), Marshall, J. (author), Miller, A.B. (author), Rodriguez, C. (author), Rohan, T.E. (author), Schatzkin, A. (author), Schouten, L.J. (author), Wolk, A. (author), Zhang, S.M. (author), Smith-Warner, S.A. (author)Alcohol has been hypothesized to promote ovarian carcinogenesis by its potential to increase circulating levels of estrogen and other hormones; through its oxidation byproduct, acetaldehyde, which may act as a cocarcinogen; and by depletion of folate and other nutrients. Case-control and cohort studies have reported conflicting results relating...article 2006
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author), Maat, M.P.M.de (author), Bladbjerg, E.M. (author), Kluft, C. (author), Winkler, U.H. (author), Rekers, H. (author), Skouby, S.O. (author), Jespersen, J. (author)Background: Administration of oral contraceptives (OCs) has profound effects on the plasma levels of haemostasis and inflammation variables, resulting in an increased thrombosis risk. Individuals show large differences in the response of these variables to OCs. Polymorphism in the estrogen receptor-1 (ER1) gene may explain part of this inter...article 2006
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Vogelvang, T.E. (author), Mijatovic, V. (author), Kenemans, P. (author), Emeis, J.J. (author), Heijst, J.A. (author), van der Mooren, M.J. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)Objective: To investigate the short-term effects of HMR 3339, a novel selective estrogen receptor modulator, on markers of coagulation and fibrinolysis. Study design: In a multicenter, 14-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, dose-ranging study, healthy postmenopausal women received daily placebo (n = 22), HMR 3339 2.5 mg (n = 25),...article 2005
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Blankvoort, B.M.G. (author), Rodenburg, R.J.T. (author), Murk, A.J. (author), Koeman, J.H. (author), Schilt, R. (author), Aarts, J.M.M.J.G. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)This paper describes the screening of 22 extracts from 18 different aquatic environmental samples for androgenic activity, including indirect and interactive effects on androgen receptor (AR)-mediated signal transduction, using the AR-LUX bioassay. Four samples, originating from an industrial wastewater treatment plant (WTP) or the river Meuse,...article 2005
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Wolken, W.A.M. (author), Tramper, J. (author), van der Werf, M.J. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO TNO Voeding (author)Many organisms have the ability to form spores, a remarkable phase in their life cycles. Compared with vegetative cells, spores have several advantages (e.g. resistance to toxic compounds, temperature, desiccation and radiation) making them well suited to various applications. The applications of spores that first spring to mind are bio-warfare...article 2003