Heavy Metal(loid) Accumulation in the Ovarian Tissue of Free-Ranging Queens and Bitches Inhabiting Highly Polluted Urban Environments
There is strong scientific evidence that exposure to environmental contaminants, such as heavy metal(loid)s (HMs), can impair female reproductive function. Pets, such as cats and dogs, who share the same habitat as humans, may be particularly useful sentinel models for detecting HMs in the ovary. In...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/4/650 |