DDT-induced reduction in eggshell thickness, weight and calcium is accompanied by calcium ATPase inhibition

Author(s)
Kolaja, Gerald J. and David E. Hinton
Year
Article Title
DDT-induced reduction in eggshell thickness, weight and calcium is accompanied by calcium ATPase inhibition
Book Title
Symposium on Pathobiology of Environmental Pollutants: Animal Models and Wildlife as Monitors; 1977; University of Connecticut, CT
Editor
University of Connecticut
Publisher
National Academy of Sciences
Address
Washington D.C.
Pages
309-318
Start Page Number
309
Final Page
318
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Species: Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos)
Chemical Toxicity Endpoint Type Endpoint Description Endpoint Value Sample Size Life Cycle Stage Study Duration Type
DDT (4,4'-) TOX-REPRO - physiology eggshell weight and thickness, total eggshell calcium and shell gland epithelial microsomal Ca-ATPase activity, compared to controls decreased 5 hens/dose; 19 eggs/dose Adult 6 mo Toxicity Factor Datasets
OEHHA California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment