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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Bisphenol A
Study details
Groupmammalian
OrganismAlpk:AP rat, female
Tissue
Age21-22 days
InVivoIn vivo
LabLaboratory
Flow
Duration3 days
RouteOral
Temperature
Concentration400-800 mg/kg/day
NotesRat uterotrophic assay
Described effects
Effect on estrogen: Increased uterus weight
Literature references
Ashby, J., Tinwell, H.(1998). Uterotrophic activity of bisphenol A in the immature rat.Environ. Health Perspect., 106: 719-720
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
For queries about the data, please contact Colin Janssen or Tim Verslycke .
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