Abstract
The immunotoxic effects of trace metal exposure in bivalves are poorly understood and whether or not stimulation of the immune system exacerbates metal toxicity is still unclear. The mussel, Mytilus edulis, was exposed to 50 or 500 µg 1̵¹ total Hg or 20 0r 50 µg 1̵¹ total Cd for up to 11 days compared to no added Hg or Cd controls.
Awarding Institution(s)
University of Plymouth
Supervisor
Richard Handy, Tamara Galloway
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Date
2010
Deposit Date
June 2024
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Recommended Citation
Sheir, S. (2010) Effects of trace metals on cellular immune responses, tissue injury and gene expression in the mussell, Mytilus Edulis: implications for biological monitoring of marine pollution.. Thesis. University of Plymouth. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.24382/4216
