ED North Database | Lindane (gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane) |
Study details | Group | mammalian | Organism | Human, male | Tissue | | Age | Mean age 40 years | InVivo | In vivo | Lab | Field | Flow | | Duration | Mean exposure 8 years | Route | Occupational | Temperature | | Concentration | Serum: 36.6 µg/l | Notes | Epidemiological study |
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Described effects | | Effect on gonadotropin: Increased serum LH concentrations | | Effect on gonadotropin: Non significant increased serum FSH concentrations | | suspected endocrine effect Non significant decrease in serum testosterone levels |
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Literature references | Baumann, K., Tomczak, S., Lehnert, G.(1981). Occupational exposure to hexachlorocyclohexane. IV. Sex hormone alterations in HCH-exposed worker.Int. Arch. Occup. Environ. Health, 48: 283-287 |
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