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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Tributyltin (Tributylstannane)
Study details
Groupmollusc
OrganismRuditapes decussata (clam)
Tissue
Age
InVivoIn vivo
LabField
Flow
Duration5 weeks
RouteEnvironmental concentration
Temperature
Concentration
NotesTotal organotin ( > 90% TBT) residues: up to 318 ng/g wet weight as Sn
Described effects
Effect on androgen: 32% increase in testosterone titres
Effect on androgen: 52, 71 and 81% decrease in estradiol titres after 1, 3 and 5 weeks, respectively
Literature references
Morcillo, Y., Porte, C.(2000). Evidence of endocrine disruption in clams - Ruditapes decussata - transplanted to a tributyltin-polluted environment.Environ. Pollut., 107: 47-52
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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