Effects of lindane(δ- isomer) on adrenal glands in mice (Mus musculus)

Authors

  • Kumar Kritartha Kaushik  Department of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam, India
  • Pimpi Sahu  Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India

Keywords:

Lindane, Cortisol, Zona Fasciculate, Adrenal Glands

Abstract

Lindane is a broad spectrum organochlorine pesticide contains wide range of application such as in crops protection, treatment of lice and others. Lindane given subcutaneously in mice shows decrease in cortisol level and marked regression in zona fasciculata region of adrenal glands.

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2018-04-30

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Volume 4, Issue 5, March-April-2018

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Kumar Kritartha Kaushik, Pimpi Sahu, " Effects of lindane(δ- isomer) on adrenal glands in mice (Mus musculus), International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 4, Issue 5, pp.1508-1514, March-April-2018.