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Title: Elimination of cadmium from Cd-contaminated Tilapia zilli in media containing EDTA and freshwater: Changes in protein levels

Journal Article · · Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
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  1. Cukurova Universitesi, Adana (Turkey)

Cadmium is not an essential metal for aquatic organisms. It enters the aquatic environment through anthropogenic sources such as industry and agriculture. Kay et al. indicated that in the USA and Belgium 40-50% of Salmo gairdneri contained 1-20 {mu}g Cd/L. Various agents are known to reduce metal accumulation in tissues of aquantic animals. This study investigates cadmium elimination from the tissues of cadmium contaminated Tilapia zilli and changes in protein levels in the tissues after exposures to cadmium, EDTA and freshwater. 18 refs., 2 tabs.

OSTI ID:
379123
Journal Information:
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Vol. 57, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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