Corticosteroidogenesis as a Target of Endocrine Disruption for the Antidepressant Fluoxetine in the Head Kidney of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Fluoxetine (FLX), the active ingredient of Prozac™, is a member of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of anti-depressant drugs and is present in aquatic environments worldwide. Previous studies reported that FLX is an endocrine disruptor in fish, bioconcentrating in tissues incl...

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Main Author: Stroud, Pamela A
Language:en
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10393/20540