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

Sebastian Höss, Ingrid Jüttner, Walter Traunspurger, Gerd Pfister, Karl Werner Schramm, Christian E.W. Steinberg

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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 μg/l). Growth and reproduction of C. elegans were enhanced at NP concentrations of 66 and 40 μg/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

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)169-172
Number of pages4
JournalEnvironmental Pollution
Volume120
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 4-Nonylphenol
  • Caenorhabditis elegans
  • Growth
  • Reproduction
  • Stimulatory effect

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