Immunology has always been a crucial area of study within the broader medical field, focusing on the body’s ability to combat infectious diseases and maintain internal stability. However, this finely tuned system is susceptible to various external substances, most notably endocrine disruptors. These chemicals, which can interfere with the normal functioning of hormonal systems, pose significant risks not only to metabolic and reproductive health but are now recognized to affect immune responses.

Studies have increasingly demonstrated a significant interaction between hormonal disruptions caused by external chemicals, like bisphenol A, phthalates, and polychlorinated biphenyls, and the modulation of immune functions. These substances are ubiquitous in many modern products and environments, making them a common element of contemporary human exposure. The repercussions of this exposure are profound, influencing susceptibility to infections, the severity of autoimmune responses, and the development of allergic conditions by mimicking or inhibiting natural hormonal signals that regulate immune and inflammatory responses.

This Research Topic aims to compile new research highlighting the detailed mechanisms through which endocrine disruptors influence the immune system. To ensure a comprehensive understanding of this complex issue, our scope is as follows:

Explorative studies on molecular and cellular mechanisms, detailing how endocrine disruptors interact with immune regulators at the biochemical level.

Epidemiological insights into how environmental exposure correlates with altered immune functions within populations.

Experimental research using different model organisms to illustrate the broader implications of these disruptions on health.

Investigations into developmental immuno-toxicology, emphasizing the effects of exposure during critical growth phases.

Policy and medical discussions that translate these findings into practical strategies for public health interventions and treatment methodologies.

Together, these contributions will enhance our understanding of how hormonal disruptors interfere with immune functions, potentially guiding improved regulatory measures and innovative therapeutic strategies. This research could be pivotal in redefining approaches to environmental health hazards and immune-related diseases.

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Modulation of the Immune Response by Endocrine-Disruptors.