Alterations in steroidogenesis in alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) exposed naturally and experimentally to environmental contaminants

作者: D A Crain , L J Guillette , A A Rooney , D B Pickford

DOI: 10.1289/EHP.97105528

关键词: Hydrocarbons.chlorinatedContaminationAlligatorBiologyEndocrinologyEndocrine systemInternal medicineZoologyResearch article

摘要: Many environmental contaminants alter the reproduction of animals by altering development and function endocrine system. The ability to ...

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