Disposition of PCB 11 in Mice Following Acute Oral Exposure

Chem Res Toxicol. 2021 Apr 19;34(4):988-991. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.1c00067. Epub 2021 Mar 18.

Abstract

PCB 11 (3,3'-dichloro-biphenyl) is an emerging environmental contaminant that represents a public health concern. Here, we investigated the distribution of PCB 11 and its metabolites in mice exposed orally to PCB 11. PCB 11 tissue levels followed the rank order adipose > lung ∼ muscle > liver > brain > blood 4 h after PCB 11 exposure, which varied from the rank order predicted with a composition-based model. We detected hydroxylated and sulfate metabolites in the liver and sulfate and glucuronide metabolites in serum. These findings lay the groundwork for future toxicity studies with PCB 11.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Mice
  • Molecular Structure
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls / administration & dosage
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls / chemistry
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls / metabolism*

Substances

  • 3,3'-dichlorobiphenyl
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls