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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Tributyltin (Tributylstannane)
Study details
Groupechinoderm
OrganismLeptasterias polaris (Sea star)
Tissue
AgeAdult
InVivoIn vivo
LabLaboratory
FlowFlow through
Duration53 days
RouteFood
Temperature10-13°C
ConcentrationMean amount ingested over 53 days: 657 µg
Notes
Described effects
suspected endocrine effect
Females: smaller mature oocytes and thinner gonadal epithelium
suspected no endocrine effect
Males: not significant decrease in gonadal epithelium thickness
Literature references
Mercier, A., Pelletier, E., Hamel, J.F.(1994). Metabolism and subtle toxic effects of butyltin compounds in starfishAquat. Toxicol., 28: 259-273
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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