| ATF4 | activating transcription factor 4 |
| BPA | bisphenol A |
| CHOP | C/EBP-homologous protein |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| EDCs | endocrine-disrupting chemicals |
| eIF2α | eukaryotic Initiation Factor 2 alpha |
| ER | estrogen receptor |
| GnRH | gonadotropin-releasing hormone |
| HPG | hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal |
| LH | luteinizing hormone |
| MPs | microplastics |
| NPs | nanoplastics |
| PERK | PKR-like ER Kinase |
| PPARs | peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors |
| ROS | reactive oxygen |
| LD | linear dichroism |
| 8-OHdG | 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine |