Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
paraquat
CAS # 4685-14-7
Alternative Name
1,1'-dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium
Category*
Pesticide ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Edmonds BK, Edwards GL. 1996. The area postrema is involved in paraquat-induced conditioned aversion behavior and neuroendocrine activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Brain Res 712(1):127-133.
FitzGerald GR, Barniville G, FitzPatrick P, Edwards A, Silke B, Carmody M, O'Dwyer WF. 1977. Adrenal abnormalities in paraquat poisoning: An indication for corticosteroid therapy. Ir J Med Sci 146(12):421-423.
*Category References
Compendium of Pesticide Common Names (CPCN).
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.