PFOS induces behavioral alterations, including spontaneous hyperactivity that is corrected by dexamfetamine in zebrafish larvae.

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) is a widely spread environmental contaminant. It accumulates in the brain and has potential neurotoxic effects. The exposure to PFOS has been associated with higher impulsivity and increased ADHD prevalence. We investigated the effects of developmental exposure to PF...

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Main Authors: Stefan Spulber, Pascal Kilian, Wan Norhamidah Wan Ibrahim, Natalia Onishchenko, Mazhar Ulhaq, Leif Norrgren, Sara Negri, Marcello Di Tuccio, Sandra Ceccatelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3989208?pdf=render