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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Study details
Groupmammalian
OrganismFelis concolor coryi
Tissue
Age1-12 years
InVivoIn vivo
LabField
Flow
Duration
RouteEnvironmental concentrations
Temperature
Concentration
NotesEnvironmental contaminants suggested to be major factor in observed effects
Described effects
suspected endocrine effect
Abnormal sperm and low sperm density
suspected endocrine effect
Cryptorchidism
suspected endocrine effect
No significant difference between serum estradiol levels in males and females
Literature references
Facemire, C.F., Gross, T.S., Guillette, L.J., Jr.(1995). Reproductive impairment in the Florida panther: Nature or nurture?Environ. Health Perspect., 103(suppl 4): 79-86
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
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