Definition
ChEBI: 1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromocyclododecane is a bromoalkane consisting of cyclododecane bearing six bromo substituents at positions 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 and 10. It has a role as a neurotoxin, a persistent organic pollutant and a xenobiotic. It is a bromoalkane, a bromohydrocarbon and a brominated flame retardant.
Biochem/physiol Actions
1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane enhances the diet-induced body weight gain and metabolic dysfunction via disruption of lipid and glucose homeostasis in mice fed normal diet or high-fat diet.