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Identification of endocrine active disinfection by-products (DBPs) that bind to the androgen receptor.

Chemosphere (2017-08-27)
Breanne E Holmes, Lisa Smeester, Rebecca C Fry, Howard S Weinberg
ABSTRACT

The formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs) in drinking water occurs when chemical disinfectants such as chlorine and chloramine react with natural organic matter and anthropogenic pollutants. Some DBPs have been linked to bladder cancer and infertility; however, the underlying mechanism of action is unknown. One possibility is disruption of the endocrine system, with DBPs binding to the androgen receptor and subsequently altering gene expression. Using the androgen receptor-binding assay and in silico molecular docking, the binding affinity of 21 suspected and known DBPs were tested individually at concentrations over the range 0.1 nM-2 mM. 14 DBPs were found to bind at IC

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Brand
Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich
2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%
Sigma-Aldrich
Mucochloric acid, 99%
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2-Bromopropionitrile, 97%
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3,5,6-Trichloro-2-pyridinol, PESTANAL®, analytical standard