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ra0001p269 | (1) | WCRB2014

The influence of aldrin and dieldrin on the function of bovine uterus and ovary in vitro

Wrobel Michal H , Grzeszczyk Marlena , Mlynarczuk Jaroslaw , Kotwica Jan

Introduction: Aldrin and its derivative dieldrin belong to the group of chloroorganic pesticides, which due to their lipophilic properties and resistance to biodegradation are accumulated in tissues of animals and humans, and they can mimic the action of endogenous hormones.Materials and methods: Myometrial strips and endometrial, myometrial, granulosa, and luteal cells obtained from cows on days 8–12 of the estrous cycle, were incubated with aldrin...