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  • Toxicology
  • Neuroscience

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  • Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure has been associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Parkinson's disease (PD), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
  • BPA is recognized as a broad-spectrum endocrine disruptor in animal studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss the published literature on the association between BPA exposure and various diseases.
  • To evaluate the 'direct' versus 'indirect' pathways of BPA's potential role in disease development.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and discussion of existing scientific publications.
  • Analysis of the glucuronidation pathway and its role in BPA metabolism.
  • Examination of genetic polymorphisms affecting UGTs and efflux transporters.

Main Results:

  • Compromised glucuronidation, a key metabolic pathway for BPA, is implicated in ASD, ADHD, PD, and PCOS.
  • Two hypotheses exist: a 'direct' pathway where free BPA is causative, and an 'indirect' pathway where BPA is a marker.
  • Evidence suggests impaired glucuronidation of endogenous compounds, marked by BPA, may contribute to disease development.

Conclusions:

  • The existing literature supports the 'indirect' marker hypothesis.
  • BPA may serve as an indicator of compromised detoxification pathways rather than being the direct etiological agent for associated diseases.