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Title:  Biochemistry, cytogenetics and bioaccumulation in silver catfish (Rhamdia quelen) exposed to different thorium concentrations
 
Authors:  Correa LM, Kochann D, Becker AG, Pavanato MA, Llesuy SF, Loro VL, Raabe A, Mesko MF, Flores EMM, Dressler VL, Baldisserotto B
 
Drug:  Thorium
 
Fish species:  Catfish, South American (silver)
 
Date:  2008
 
Sample:  liver
 
Ave Weight (gm):  6
 
Ave Water temp (°C):  22
 
Water:  Freshwater
 
Dosage:  0.2095 mg/L 15d
 
Route:  BATH
 
Comments:  Fish were placed in recipients with water and ice for 5 min for anesthetization. Thorium (Th) concentrations in the water corresponded to a progressive increase of Th levels in the gills, liver, skin, and kidney, however, this relationship was not found in bile, brain, or muscle.
 
Citation:  Aquatic Toxicology 88: 250-256
 
Link:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2008.05.003  Opens a new window
 
Genus Species:  Rhamdia quelen
 
Drug Class:  Metal-Thorium
 
Wt gm-detail:  6.41+/-0.17
 
Water temp (°C)-detail:  22+/-1.0
 
Dosage-detail:  209.5+/-17.6 ug/L
 
Method:  ICP-MS
 
Authors-red:  Correa LM, Kochann D, Becker AG, Pavanato MA, Llesuy SF, Loro VL, Raabe A, Mesko MF, Flores EMM, Dressler VL, Baldisserotto B
 
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