Sex-dependent neurotoxicity of environmental toxicants: a narrative review

Key Points

• Neurotoxicity varies by sex, indicating biological differences in response to environmental toxicants.
• The review discusses various biomarkers that highlight sex-dependent effects on neurological health.
• Assessment includes physiological pathways affected by toxicant exposure, emphasizing critical distinctions between males and females.
• The findings suggest that environmental risk assessments need to consider sex as a key factor, underlining significant health implications.