New environmental factors related to diabetes risk in humans: Emerging bisphenols used in synthesis of plastics

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century. In recent years, its connection with environmental pollutants, such as bisphenol A (BPA), has been demonstrated; consequently, new structurally similar molecules are used to replace BPA in the plastics indust...

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Published in:World journal of diabetes 2023-08, Vol.14 (8), p.1301-1313
Main Authors: Moreno-Gómez-Toledano, Rafael, Delgado-Marín, María, Cook-Calvete, Alberto, González-Cucharero, Claudia, Alcharani, Nunzio, Jiménez-Guirado, Beatriz, Hernandez, Ignacio, Ramirez-Carracedo, Rafael, Tesoro, Laura, Botana, Laura, Sánchez-Esteban, Sandra, Diez-Mata, Javier, Zamorano, Jose Luis, Bosch, Ricardo J, Zaragoza, Carlos, Saura, Marta
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Language:English
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Meta-Analysis
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Summary:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century. In recent years, its connection with environmental pollutants, such as bisphenol A (BPA), has been demonstrated; consequently, new structurally similar molecules are used to replace BPA in the plastics industry (BPS, BPF and BPAF). To carry out a systematic review to allow coherent evaluation of the state of the art. Subsequently, a meta-analysis was performed to unify the existing quantitative data. Firstly, a systematic review was carried out, using the terms "(bisphenol) AND (Diabetes OR Hyperglycemia)", to maximize the number of results. Subsequently, three authors analyzed the set of articles. Finally, a meta-analysis was performed for each BP, using RevMan software. In addition, funnel plots were developed to study publication bias. The systematic analysis of the literature revealed 13 recent articles (2017-2023) related to the study paradigm. The qualitative analysis showed interesting data linking diabetes to the three most widely used substitute BPs in the industry: BPS, BPF and BPAF. Finally, the meta-analysis determined a positive relationship with BPS, BPF and BPAF, which was only statistically significant with BPS. There is a need to apply the precautionary principle, regulating the use of new BPs. Therefore, replacing BPA with BPS, BPF or BPAF is unlikely to protect the population from potential health risks, such as DM.
ISSN:1948-9358
1948-9358
DOI:10.4239/wjd.v14.i8.1301