Estrogen-mimetic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004109",
  "term": "Estrogen-mimetic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance that mimics the effects of natural estrogens in the body by binding to estrogen receptors and eliciting similar biological responses. These compounds can be synthetic, such as some pharmaceuticals, or naturally occurring, like phytoestrogens found in plants. They can disrupt endocrine function by interfering with normal hormonal signaling.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "estrogen"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 751 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/estrogen-mimetic/"
}