Abstract:Paracetamol (PCM), or acetaminophen, is one of the most used drugs for human treatment and has been found contaminating the aquatic environment. Besides, it can affect the aquatic biota. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of PCM in the male catfish Rhamdia quelen reproductive axis after 14 days of exposure. Different biomarkers were evaluated in hypothalamus, liver and gonads, as well as sexual hormone levels. The fish were exposed to solvent (acetone 0.0003%; control group) and to three PCM… Show more
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