Occurrence of 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) in the environment and effect on exposed biota: a review

17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) is a synthetic hormone, which is a derivative of the natural hormone, estradiol (E2). EE2 is an orally bio-active estrogen, and is one of the most commonly used medications for humans as well as livestock and aquaculture activity. EE2 has become a widespread problem in the...

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Main Authors: Aris, Ahmad Zaharin, Shamsuddin, Aida Soraya, Praveena, Sarva Mangala
Format: Article
Published: Elsevier 2014