Subchronic effects of sodium selenite and selenomethionine on several immune functions in mallards.

Author(s)
Fairbrother, A. and J. Fowles
Year
Article Title
Subchronic effects of sodium selenite and selenomethionine on several immune functions in mallards.
Volume
19
Pages
836-844
Start Page Number
836
Final Page
844
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Species: Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos)
Chemical Toxicity Endpoint Type Endpoint Description Endpoint Value Sample Size Life Cycle Stage Study Duration Specific Location Type
SELENOMETHIONINE TOX-Non-Repro-Sublethal - organ/system effects incidence of delayed hypersensitivity reactions to antigen versus controls decreased Controls = 24
Treated = 8
Adult 12 weeks Laboratory Toxicity Factor Datasets
SELENITE, SODIUM, SELENOMETHIONINE TOX-Non-Repro-Sublethal - organ/system effects blood monocyte counts after 78 days exposure versus controls decreased Controls = 24
Treated = 8
Adult 12 weeks Laboratory Toxicity Factor Datasets
SELENITE, SODIUM, SELENOMETHIONINE TOX-Non-Repro-Sublethal - cellular/biochemical effects serum ALT enzyme activity versus controls n high selenite and selenomethionine groups. increased @ 3.5 mg/L (selenite) or 2.2 mg/L (selenomethionine) Controls = 24
Treated = 8
Adult 12 weeks laboratory Toxicity Factor Datasets
SELENOMETHIONINE TOX-EXP IND - accumulation selenium concentrations in pectoral muscle increased (12-fold) Controls = 24
Treated = 8
Adult 12 weeks Laboratory Toxicity Factor Datasets

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