The Effects of Perfluoroalkyl Compounds on In Ovo Toxicity and Hepatic mRNA Expression in the Domestic Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Perfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs) are a group of chemical surfactants most notably used in non-stick and stain-resistance applications. Due to their wide-spread use and inherent resistance to degradation, several PFCs have become persistent environmental contaminants. Despite the high concentrations o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: O'Brien, Jason
Language:en
Published: 2011
Subjects:
PFC
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10393/19924