Single and mixture toxicity evalu…ish and H295R cells.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
Single and mixture toxicity evaluation of avobenzone and homosalate to male zebrafish and H295R cells.
Sujin Lee, Yujin Ka, Bomi Lee, Inhye Lee, Ye Eun Seo, Hyewon Shin + 2 more
Chemosphere · 2023
Findings
Homosalate, a common sunscreen ingredient, disrupted hormone balance in male fish by lowering testosterone and raising estrogen levels—effects that got worse when combined with avobenzone, another popular UV filter. The chemical appeared to interfere with the body's steroid hormone production system. Researchers note that long-term exposure effects in humans still need investigation.
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Chemosphere