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. 1966 Sep;1(5):198-204.
doi: 10.1007/BF01684097.

Acetylcholinesterase levels in brains of fishes from polluted waters

A K Williams  1 , C R Sova
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Acetylcholinesterase levels in brains of fishes from polluted waters

A K Williams et al. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 1966 Sep.

Abstract

Distressed menhaden collected from the Ashley River, South Carolina, were found to have 46.8% less acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity in brain homogenates as compared to menhaden collected from offshore waters. Menhaden and croakers also taken from the Ashley River, but not in a distressed condition, were found to be 16.5 and 35.8% inhibited, respectively. AChE inhibiting materials were found in three of twelve waste water samples collected from the vicinity of the Ashley River.

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