Oil Sands Derived Naphthenic Acids Are Oxidative Uncouplers and Impair Electron Transport in Isolated Mitochondria.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.8b02638
Abstract: Naphthenic acids (NAs) are predominant compounds in oil sands influenced waters. These acids cause numerous acute and chronic effects in fishes. However, the mechanism of toxicity underlying these effects has not been fully elucidated. Due… read more here.
Keywords: oil sands; ros emission; derived naphthenic; naphthenic acids ... See more keywords
Petroleum-derived naphthenic acids disrupt hormone-dependent sexual behaviours in male Western clawed frogs
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DOI: 10.1093/conphys/coac030
Abstract: Naphthenic acids (NAs) in petroleum pollute aquatic environments and can disrupt hormone activity. Male frogs exposed to NAs had disrupted testicular function and suppressed mating behaviours, despite appearing otherwise healthy. These effects were reversed after… read more here.
Keywords: petroleum derived; hormone dependent; derived naphthenic; acids disrupt ... See more keywords