ED North Database | Lindane (gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane) |
Study details | Group | mammalian | Organism | Rat, male | Tissue | | Age | Mature | InVivo | In vivo | Lab | Laboratory | Flow | | Duration | 45 days | Route | Intraperitoneal | Temperature | | Concentration | 8 mg/kg/day | Notes | |
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Described effects | | suspected endocrine effect Reduced testicular weight | | suspected endocrine effect Degeneration of Leydig cells | | suspected endocrine effect Decreased serum testosterone concentrations |
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Literature references | Chowdhury, A.R., Gautum, A.K.(1994). Steroidgenic impairment after lindane treatment in male rats.Journal of UOEH, 16: 145-152 |
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