Abstract
PCB levels in blood of common terns (Sterna hirundo) from Terneuzen, a breeding colony in The Netherlands with relatively low breeding success, were significantly higher than in birds from two Dutch reference colonies, one nearby (Oesterdam) and one further away (the Isle of Griend). However, a detailed analysis of the patterns of PCB congeners in birds from the different colonies indicated that birds from Terneuzen and to a lesser extent birds from the Oesterdam showed Ah-receptor mediated activity of P450 iso-enzymes. It is concluded that the induction of this enzyme activity in Terneuzen may be related to PCBs as well as other non-identified compounds. In contrast to this, it is likely that at the Oesterdam non-identified compounds are mainly responsible for the enzyme activity, resulting in a shift of PCB congener patterns.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 280-285 |
Journal | Marine Pollution Bulletin |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Birds
- Effects
- Metabolism
- Non-destructive
- PCB contamination
- PCB pattern analysis