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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Lindane (gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane)
Study details
Groupmammalian
OrganismHuman, male
Tissue
AgeMean age 40 years
InVivoIn vivo
LabField
Flow
DurationMean exposure 8 years
RouteOccupational
Temperature
ConcentrationSerum: 36.6 µg/l
NotesEpidemiological study
Described effects
Effect on gonadotropin: Increased serum LH concentrations
Effect on gonadotropin: Non significant increased serum FSH concentrations
suspected endocrine effect
Non significant decrease in serum testosterone levels
Literature references
Baumann, K., Tomczak, S., Lehnert, G.(1981). Occupational exposure to hexachlorocyclohexane. IV. Sex hormone alterations in HCH-exposed worker.Int. Arch. Occup. Environ. Health, 48: 283-287
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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