CGC Bibliography Paper 5514

Enhanced growth and reproduction of Caenorhabditis elegans (Nematoda) in the presence of 4-nonylphenol.

Hoss S, Juttner I, Traunspurger W, Pfister G, Schramm KW, Steinberg CEW

Medline:

12395827

Citation:

Environmental Pollution 120: 169-172 2002

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ARTICLE

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Abstract:

The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans was exposed over a whole life-cycle (72 h) to several concentrations of 4-nonylphenol (NP; nominal concentrations: 0-350 mug/l). Growth and reproduction of C. elegans were enhanced at NP concentrations of 66 and 40 mug/l, respectively, with effects showing dose-response relationships. These stimulatory effects might be of ecological relevance in benthic habitats, where organisms can be exposed to high concentrations of NP.