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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Study details
Groupmammalian
OrganismRabbit, female
Tissue
AgeAdult
InVivoIn vivo
LabLaboratory
Flow
Duration12-15 weeks
RouteOral, 3 times weekly
Temperature
Concentration3 mg/kg body weight
Notes
Described effects
suspected endocrine effect
Decreased ovulation rate
Literature references
Lindenau, A., Fischer, B., Seiler, P., Beier, H.M.(1994). Effects of persistent chlorinated hydrocarbons on reproductive tissues in female rabbits.Hum. Reprod., 9: 772-780
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
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