Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether Exposure and Thyroid Function Tests in North American Adults

Conclusion: These results are consistent with those from animal studies showing exposure to PBDEs is associated with a decrease in serum T4. Because the other TH concentrations did not appear to be associated with BDE exposures, our findings do not support effects on the pituitary/thyroid axis. Taken together, our findings suggest that PBDE exposure might decrease the binding of T4 to the serum T4 binding proteins. This EHP Advance Publication article has been peer-reviewed, revised, and accepted for publication. EHP Advance Publication articles are completely citable using the DOI number assigned to the article. This document will be replaced with the copyedited and formatted version as soon as it is available. Through the DOI number used in the citation, you will be able to access this document at each stage of the publication process. Citation: Makey CM, McClean MD, Braverman LE, Pearce EN, He XM, Sjödin A, Weinberg JM, Webster TF. Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether Exposure and Thyroid Function Tests in North American Adults. Environ Health Perspect; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1509755. Received: 23 January 2015 Accepted: 11 September 2015 Advance Publication: 15 September 2015 EHP strives to ensure that all journal content is accessible to all readers. However, some figures and Supplemental Material published in EHP articles may not conform to 508 standards due to the complexity of the information being presented. If you need assistance accessing journal content, pleas...
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