PCB concentrations and metabolism patterns in common terns (Sterna hirundo) from different breeding colonies in the Netherlands

PCB levels in blood of common terns (Sterna hirundo) from Terneuzen, a breeding colony in The Netherlands with relatively low breeding success, were significantly higher than in birds from two Dutch reference colonies, one nearby (Oesterdam) and one further away (the Isle of Griend). However, a deta...

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Published in:Marine Pollution Bulletin
Main Authors: van den Brink, N.W., Bosveld, A.T.C.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: 2001
Subjects:
Birds
Effects
Metabolism
Non-destructive
PCB contamination
PCB pattern analysis
Sterna hirundo
Online Access:https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/pcb-concentrations-and-metabolism-patterns-in-common-terns-sterna
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0025-326X(00)00151-X
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Summary:PCB levels in blood of common terns (Sterna hirundo) from Terneuzen, a breeding colony in The Netherlands with relatively low breeding success, were significantly higher than in birds from two Dutch reference colonies, one nearby (Oesterdam) and one further away (the Isle of Griend). However, a detailed analysis of the patterns of PCB congeners in birds from the different colonies indicated that birds from Terneuzen and to a lesser extent birds from the Oesterdam showed Ah-receptor mediated activity of P450 iso-enzymes. It is concluded that the induction of this enzyme activity in Terneuzen may be related to PCBs as well as other non-identified compounds. In contrast to this, it is likely that at the Oesterdam non-identified compounds are mainly responsible for the enzyme activity, resulting in a shift of PCB congener patterns.

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