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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
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Hexachlorobenzene
Study details
Groupmammalian
OrganismSyrian golden hamster
Tissue
Age
InVivoIn vivo
LabLaboratory
Flow
Duration120 weeks
RouteFood
Temperature
Concentration200 ppm
NotesConcentration range: 50-200 ppm
Described effects
Effect on thyroid hormone: Thyroid tumours in males
Literature references
Cabral, J.R., Shubik, P.(1986). Carcinogenic activity of hexachlorobenzene in mice and hamsters.IARC Sci. Publ., 77: 411-416
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
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