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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Lindane (gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane)
Study details
Groupfish
OrganismCarassius auratus (Goldfish)
TissueLiver
AgePre-spawning phase
InVivoIn vivo
LabLaboratory
FlowSemi-static
Duration4 weeks
RouteWater
Temperature
Concentration0.01-1 ppm
Notes
Described effects
suspected endocrine effect
Sex dependent alteration of lipid metabolism required for ovarian recrudescence
Literature references
Singh, P.B., Kime, D.E.(1994). In vivo incorporation of (1-14C)acetic acid into liver lipids of goldfish, Carassius auratus, during gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane exposure.Aquat. Toxicol., 30: 237-248
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
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