Effects of Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH-gamma-Isomer, Lindane) on the Reproductive System of Zebrafish (Danio rerio)


YÜKSEL H., Ispir U., ULUCAN A., TÜRK C., TAYSI M. R.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES, cilt.16, sa.4, ss.917-921, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

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In this study, histopathological changes induced by lindane a gamma isomer of hexachlorocyclohexane and its intoxication associated with reproductive system and hormone levels were investigated in zebrafish. In all, 320 zebrafish adults approximately 1 year in age, (Danio rerio) obtained from a commercial entity were used in the study. Zebrafish were divided into 8 groups, each one containing 40 zebrafish.