Tissue Distribution and Maternal Transfer of Poly- and Perfluorinated Compounds in Chinese Sturgeon (<i>Acipenser sinensis</i>): Implications for Reproductive Risk

Peng, Hui; Wei, Qiwei; Wan, Yi; P. Giesy, John; Li, Luoxin; Hu, Jianying

doi:10.1021/es903248d

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Tissue Distribution and Maternal Transfer of Poly- and Perfluorinated Compounds in Chinese Sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis): Implications for Reproductive Risk

Published in Environmental Science & Technology • Feb 9, 2010

Authors:

Hui Peng

Qiwei Wei

Yi Wan

Abstract

It is critical to investigate the tissue distribution and maternal transfer of poly- and perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in wild fish for assessing potential effects on ecosystems. Concentrations of 23 PFCs in nine organs and egg were measured in 16 17- to 25-year-old female Chinese sturgeon (Acipen...

Subject

Perfluorooctane

Sturgeon

Gill

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