Role of intestinal microflora in the degradation of DDT by rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri)

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Abstract

Though liver homogenates show apparent microsomal enzyme DDT-dehydrochlorinase activity, in the intact fish the intestinal microflora play a major role in DDT detoxication. Since the presence of this microflora in fish depends on the recent intake of food (12), the rate of detoxication and hence the toxicity of ingested DDT to the rainbow trout will probably depend somewhat on the available food supply.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Role of intestinal microflora in the degradation of DDT by rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri)
Series title Life Sciences
DOI 10.1016/0024-3205(68)90338-X
Volume 7
Issue 3
Year Published 1968
Language English
Publisher Elsevier
Contributing office(s) Columbia Environmental Research Center
Description 15 p.
First page 219
Last page 233
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