Journal article
Effects of Experimental Lead Exposure on Testis of the Chestnut Capped Blackbird Chrysomus ruficapillus
Abstract
Lead (Pb) effects on testis histology, as well as sperm quality and oxidative status were evaluated in male Chestnut Capped Blackbird (Chrysomus ruficapillus). Wild blackbirds were captured, immediately sampled (field group) or kept in captivity and treated with a single intraperitoneal injection of saline solution (control) or saline solution with Pb acetate (50 or 100 mg/kg Pb). Seven days after injection, whole blood, ductus deferens and …
Authors
Leidens D; Bianchini A; Varela Junior AS; Barcarolli IF; Rosa CE; Bonnel J; Calabuig CP; Corcini CD
Journal
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Vol. 100, No. 3, pp. 324–330
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
3 2018
DOI
10.1007/s00128-017-2227-y
ISSN
0007-4861