Synergistic signals in the environment

被引:16
作者
Arnold, SF [1 ]
McLachlan, JA [1 ]
机构
[1] TULANE UNIV,XAVIER CTR BIOENVIRONM RES,ENVIRONM ENDOCRINOL PROJECT,NEW ORLEANS,LA 70112
关键词
environmental estrogens; hormones; synergy; temperature; turtles;
D O I
10.2307/3433102
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Numerous endogenous signals (such as hormones and growth factors) or environmental signals (including chemicals or temperature) contribute to determining the overall biological response produced by cells. Some combinations of endogenous or environmental signals produce synergistic activity. This commentary examines the different types of interactions between signals that contribute to synergy at the biological level.
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页码:1020 / 1023
页数:4
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