Lack of correlation between blood lead and serum prolactin levels among lead exposed workers

References

• Alessio L, Apostoli P, Ferioli A, Di Sipio I, Mussi I, Rigosa C, Albertini A. (1989). Behaviour of biological indicators of internal dose and some neuro-endocrine tests in aluminium workers. Med Lav 80:290–300.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Alessio L, Apostoli P, Ferioli A, Lombardi S. (1989). Interference of manganese on neuroendocrinal system in exposed workers. Preliminary report. Biol Trace Elem Res 21:249–253.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Alinovi R, Scotti E, Andreoli R, De Palma G, Goldoni M, Apostoli P, Mutti A. (2005). [Neuroendocrine and renal effects of inorganic lead]. G Ital Med Lav Ergon 27 Suppl 1:33–38.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Apostoli P, Neri G, Alessio L, Carta P, Flore C, Alinovi R, De Palma G, Mutti A, Murgia N, Muzi G, Abbritti G, Soleo L, Cassano F. (2005). [Report on the activities carried out in the research project of the Ministry of Instruction, University, and Research entitled “Environmental and occupational exposure to inorganic lead: assessment of toxic effects of current doses and related preventive measures”]. G Ital Med Lav Ergon 27 Suppl 1:6–14.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Assennato G, Paci C, Baser ME, Molinini R, Candela RG, Altamura BM, Giorgino R. (1986). Sperm count suppression without endocrine dysfunction in lead-exposed men. Arch Environ Health 41:387–390.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bergamaschi E, Candela S, Alinovi R, Mutti A, Bacchini A, Franchini I. (1993). Impaired prolactin secretion in lead exposed workers. International Congress on Occupational Health. Nice, 26/9-1/10 1993. Abstract Book: 298.
   Google Scholar
• Bergamaschi E, Mutti A, Cavazzini S, Vettori MV, Renzulli FS, Franchini I. (1996). Peripheral markers of neurochemical effects among styrene-exposed workers. Neurotoxicology 17:753–759.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chikanza IC. (1999). Prolactin and neuroimmunomodulation: in vitro and in vivo observations. Ann N Y Acad Sci 876:119–130.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chuang E, Molitch ME. (2007). Prolactin and autoimmune diseases in humans. Acta Biomed 78 Suppl 1:255–261.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Cory-Slechta DA. (1995). Relationships between lead-induced learning impairments and changes in dopaminergic, cholinergic, and glutamatergic neurotransmitter system functions. Annu Rev Pharmacol Toxicol 35:391–415.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• De Bellis A, Bizzarro A, Pivonello R, Lombardi G, Bellastella A. (2005). Prolactin and autoimmunity. Pituitary 8:25–30.
   Google Scholar
• Dilmé-Carreras E, Martín-Ezquerra G, Sánchez-Regaña M, Umbert-Millet P. (2011). Serum prolactin levels in psoriasis and correlation with cutaneous disease activity. Clin Exp Dermatol 36:29–32.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Doumouchtsis KK, Doumouchtsis SK, Doumouchtsis EK, Perrea DN. (2009). The effect of lead intoxication on endocrine functions. J Endocrinol Invest 32:175–183.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Giasuddin AS, El-Sherif AI, El-Ojali SI. (1998). Prolactin: does it have a role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis? Dermatology (Basel) 197:119–122.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Goldstein GW. (1993). Evidence that lead acts as a calcium substitute in second messenger metabolism. Neurotoxicology 14:97–101.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Govoni S, Lucchi L, Battaini F, Spano PF, Trabucchi M. (1984). Chronic lead treatment affects dopaminergic control of prolactin secretion in rat pituitary. Toxicol Lett 20:237–241.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Govoni S, Lucchi L, Missale C, Memo M, Spano PF, Trabucchi M. (1986). Effect of lead exposure on dopaminergic receptors in rat striatum and nucleus accumbens. Brain Res 381:138–142.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Govoni S, Battaini F, Fernicola C, Castelletti L, Trabucchi M. (1987). Plasma prolactin concentrations in lead exposed workers. J Environ Pathol Toxicol Oncol 7:13–15.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lanphear BP, Dietrich K, Auinger P, Cox C. (2000). Cognitive deficits associated with blood lead concentrations <10 microg/dL in US children and adolescents. Public Health Rep 115:521–529.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Leite EM, Leroyer A, Nisse C, Haguenoer JM, de Burbure CY, Buchet JP, Bernard A. (2002). Urinary homovanillic acid and serum prolactin levels in children with low environmental exposure to lead. Biomarkers 7:49–57.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lucchini R, Albini E, Cortesi I, Placidi D, Bergamaschi E, Traversa F, Alessio L. (2000). Assessment of neurobehavioral performance as a function of current and cumulative occupational lead exposure. Neurotoxicology 21:805–811.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lucchini R, Placidi D, Toffoletto F, Alessio L. (1996). Neurotoxicity in operating room personnel working with gaseous and nongaseous anesthesia. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 68:188–192.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Luderer U, Tornero-Velez R, Shay T, Rappaport S, Heyer N, Echeverria D. (2004). Temporal association between serum prolactin concentration and exposure to styrene. Occup Environ Med 61:325–333.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Meeker JD, Rossano MG, Protas B, Diamond MP, Puscheck E, Daly D, Paneth N, Wirth JJ. (2009). Multiple metals predict prolactin and thyrotropin (TSH) levels in men. Environ Res 109:869–873.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Montes S, Schilmann A, Riojas-Rodriguez H, Rodriguez-Agudelo Y, Solis-Vivanco R, Rodriguez-Dozal SL, Tristan-López LA, Rios C. (2011). Serum prolactin rises in Mexican school children exposed to airborne manganese. Environ Res 111:1302–1308.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mutti A, Bergamaschi E, Alinovi R, Lucchini R, Vettori MV, Franchini I. (1996). Serum prolactin in subjects occupationally exposed to manganese. Ann Clin Lab Sci 26:10–17.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mutti A, Vescovi PP, Falzoi M, Arfini G, Valenti G, Franchini I. (1984). Neuroendocrine effects of styrene on occupationally exposed workers. Scand J Work Environ Health 10:225–228.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• National Research Council, NRC. (1989). Biologic markers in reproductive toxicology. Washington DC: National Academy Press.
   Google Scholar
• Ng TP, Goh HH, Ng YL, Ong HY, Ong CN, Chia KS, Chia SE, Jeyaratnam J. (1991). Male endocrine functions in workers with moderate exposure to lead. Br J Ind Med 48:485–491.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Ohlson CG, Söderfeldt M, Söderfeldt B, Jones I, Theorell T. (2001). Stress markers in relation to job strain in human service organizations. Psychother Psychosom 70:268–275.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Orbach H, Shoenfeld Y. (2007). Hyperprolactinemia and autoimmune diseases. Autoimmun Rev 6:537–542.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pohl HR, Roney N, Abadin HG. (2011). Metal ions affecting the neurological system. Met Ions Life Sci 8:247–262.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Romeo L, Catalani S, Pasini F, Bergonzi R, Perbellini L, Apostoli P. (2009). Xenobiotic action on steroid hormone synthesis and sulfonation the example of lead and polychlorinated biphenyls. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 82:557–564.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Roses OE, Alvarez S, Conti MI, Nóbile RA, Villaamil EC. (1989). Correlation between lead and prolactin in males exposed and unexposed to lead in Buenos Aires (Argentina) area. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 42:438–442.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Schwartz J. (1994). Low-level lead exposure and children’s IQ: a meta-analysis and search for a threshold. Environ Res 65:42–55.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Simons TJ. (1993). Lead-calcium interactions in cellular lead toxicity. Neurotoxicology 14:77–85.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Stroup DF, Berlin JA, Morton SC, Olkin I, Williamson GD, Rennie D, Moher D, Becker BJ, Sipe TA, Thacker SB. (2000). Meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology: a proposal for reporting. Meta-analysis Of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) group. JAMA 283:2008–2012.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Telisman S, Cvitkovic P, Jurasovic J, Pizent A, Gavella M, Rocic B. (2000). Semen quality and reproductive endocrine function in relation to biomarkers of lead, cadmium, zinc, and copper in men. Environ Health Perspect 108:45–53.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Telisman S, Colak B, Pizent A, Jurasovic J, Cvitkovic P. (2007). Reproductive toxicity of low-level lead exposure in men. Environ Res 105:256–266.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar