Principal Investigator
Dr. A.J. Murk
University of Wageningen
Section Toxicology
PO Box 8000
NL-6700 EA Wageningen, The Netherlands
tinka.murk@algemeen.tox.wau.nl
Tel: +31 317 483233
Fax: +31 317 484931
Collaborators
LRI Monitor: Dr. Chris de Rooij – Solvay
christianus.derooij@solvay.com
Description
The project will provide information on effective in vitro (T-screen & Keratonisation Assay) and in vivo assays (metamorphosis, migration and prolonged FETAX-assay) for alterations of thyroid and retinoid dependent processes. It will bridge the gap between the in vitro and in vivo assays, and the effects seen in the field on the population level. To achieve this, challenge experiments (choosing relevant stresses for the endocrine effects observed) with realistically exposed amphibia will be conducted. The Project is part of the Dutch National Investigation into Oestrogenic Compounds (LOES) programme. LRI Funding: €322,000 (Co-sponsored by the Dutch Government)
Related Publications
Merijn Schriks, Arno (A.C.) Gutleb, Hans (J.H.J.) Van den Berg, Tinka (A.J.) Murk. Thyroidogenic potency of compounds determined with the T-screen assay. Poster presentation at SETAC Europe 12th Annual Meeting. 12-16 May 2002. Vienna Austria. Challenges in Environmental Risk Assessment and Modelling: Linking Basic and Applied Research. Abstract nr 18-19.
