Heavy metal levels in plasma and fecal material samples of the black vulture (Coragyps atratus)

The level of cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), vanadium (V), and zinc (Zn) were determined in blood plasma samples of healthy black vultures (Coragyps atratus) (n = 10). The correlation between metal levels in plasma samples and metal vs total plasmatic protein level, also calculated. Cd, Cu, Z...

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Main Authors: Alfonso Bravo, Marinela Colina, Sandra Azuero, Rodolfo Salas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad del Zulia 2010-06-01
Series:Revista Científica
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Online Access:http://www.produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/cientifica/article/view/15132