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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Elsevier
2014
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