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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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ED North Database
Lindane (gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane)
Study details
Groupfish
OrganismHeteropneustes fossilis (Catfish), female
Tissue
AgePreparatory and pre-spawning phase
InVivoIn vivo
LabLaboratory
FlowSemi-static
Duration4 weeks
RouteWater
Temperature
Concentration16 mg/l
Notes
Described effects
Effect on gonadotropin releasing hormone: Inhibition of oLH-RH action
Effect on gonadotropin: Inhibition of mGTH action
suspected endocrine effect
Alteration of lipid metabolism required for ovarian recrudescence
Literature references
Singh, P.B., Singh, T.P.(1992). Modulatory Actions of Ovine Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone and Mystus Gonadotropin on gamma-BHC-Induced Changes in Lipid Levels in the Freshwater Catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis.Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 24: 192-202
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
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