Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
beta-naphthoflavone
CAS # 6051-87-2
Alternative Name
5,6-benzoflavone
Category*
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Evanson M, Van Der Kraak GJ. 2001. Stimulatory effects of selected PAHs on testosterone production in goldfish and rainbow trout and possible mechanisms of action. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 130(2):249-258.
*Category References
Johnson WT, Smith TB. 1994. Copper deficiency increases cytochrome P450-dependent 7-ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase activity in rat small intestine. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 207(3):302-308.