PFOS

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Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) is a chemical It can influence the lipid metabolism (in rodents), and reduces weight gain and feed consumption, leading to abortions and reduced fetal weight. Further it can induce liver necrosis.

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Refernces

  1. Hoff, P.T.; Van de Vijver, K.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2003). Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in bib (Trisopterus luscus) and plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) from the western Scheldt and the Belgian North Sea: distribution and biochemical effects. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 22(3): 608-614