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  • Enviromental endocrine disr...
    Franco, Gianluca Antonio; Molinari, Francesco; Marino, Ylenia; Tranchida, Nicla; Inferrera, Francesca; Fusco, Roberta; Di Paola, Rosanna; Crupi, Rosalia; Cuzzocrea, Salvatore; Gugliandolo, Enrico; Britti, Domenico

    Environmental toxicology and pharmacology, August 2024, Volume: 109
    Journal Article

    Endocrine disruptors (EDs) pose significant risks to human and environmental health, with potential implications for neurotoxicity. This study investigates the synergistic neurotoxic effects of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and glyphosate (GLY), two ubiquitous EDs, using SHSY5Y neuronal and C6 astrocytic cell lines. While individual exposures to PFOS and glyphosate at non-toxic concentrations did not induce significant changes, their combination resulted in a marked increase in oxidative stress and neuroinflammatory responses. Specifically, the co-exposure led to elevated levels of interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor alpha, and interferon gamma, along with reduced interleukin-10 expression, indicative of heightened neuroinflammatory processes. These findings underscore the importance of considering the synergistic interactions of EDs in assessing neurotoxic risks and highlight the urgent need for further research to mitigate the adverse effects of these compounds on neurological health. •Neurotoxic synergy: PFOS & glyphosate.•Oxidative stress escalation: Co-exposure.•Heightened neuroinflammation: PFOS & glyphosate.•Cytokine imbalance: Interleukin-10 reduced.•Research urgency: Mitigate ED neurotoxicity.