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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Study details
Groupmammalian
OrganismLutra lutra (European otter)
Tissue
Age
InVivoIn vivo
LabField
Flow
Duration
RouteEnvironmental concentrations
Temperature
Concentration0.17 to 1.59 pg TEQ/ml plasma
NotesEpidemiological study
Described effects
Effect on thyroid hormone: Increased total and free plasma T4
Literature references
Murk, A.J., Leonards, P.E.G., van Hattum, B., Luit, R., van der Weiden, M.E.J., Smit, M.(1998). Application of biomarkers for exposure and effect of polyhalogenated aromatic hydrocarbons in naturally exposed European otters (Lutra lutra).Environ. Toxicol. Phar., 6: 91-102
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
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