Dioxin
Also known as: TCDD
Description
Dioxin is a highly toxic constituent of the Herbicide 2,4,5-T.
Toxic Effects of Dioxin
Cardiovascular System
Dioxin exposure may increase the risk of Hypertension. [1]
Immune System
Dioxin exposure may cause some types of Cancer:
Dioxin competes with Estrogens for attachment to the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor located on certain Cells. After Dioxin has attached to the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor it is transported to the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) of Cells where it binds to cellular Proteins and causes the activation of Genes that promote Cancer.
Dioxin exposure may increase the risk of Breast Cancer. [2]
Dioxin exposure may increase the risk of Prostate Cancer.
Metabolism
Dioxin may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. [3]
Dioxin may cause Hypothyroidism. [4]
Sexual System
Dioxin may increase the risk of Endometriosis. [5]
Dioxin may cause Male Infertility. [6]
Dioxin may damage the Testes.
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