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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Lindane (gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane)
Study details
Groupfish
OrganismClarias batrachus (Catfish), female
Tissue
AgeVitellogenic
InVivoIn vivo
LabLaboratory
FlowSemi-static
Duration4 weeks
RouteWater
Temperature
Concentration8 ppm
Notes
Described effects
Effect on sex steroid: Decreased plasma sex steroids
Literature references
Singh, S., Singh, T.P.(1987). Evaluation of Toxicity Limit and Sex Hormone Production in Response to Cythion and BHC in the Vitellogenic Catfish Clarias batrachus.Environ. Res., 42: 482-488
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
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