Effects of petroleum hydrocarbons on hepatic function in the duck
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part C: Comparative Pharmacology
By: J.F. Patton and M. P. Dieter
Links
- More information: Publisher Index Page (via DOI)
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
1. The indocyanine green dye clearance test for hepatic function was determined in mallard ducks before and during the chronic ingestion (7 months) of representative paraffinic or aromatic petroleum hydrocarbons (PH).
2. No mortality or visible symptoms of toxicity occurred in any of the tests. Ingestion of 4000 ppm aromatic PH produced significant increases in liver (25%), plasma clearance of indocyanine green (33%) and hepatic blood flow (30%).
3. Although the aromatics elicited a greater hepatic stress response than the paraffins, the ducks tolerated high concentrations of PH for extended periods.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Effects of petroleum hydrocarbons on hepatic function in the duck |
| Series title | Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part C: Comparative Pharmacology |
| DOI | 10.1016/0306-4492(80)90041-6 |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1980 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 33 |
| Last page | 36 |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |