Exposure to the persistent organic pollutant 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD, dioxin) disrupts development of the zebrafish inner ear
Layra G. Cintrón-Rivera, Gabrielle Oulette, Aishwarya Prakki, Nicole M. Burns, Ratna Patel, Rachel Cyr, Jessica S. Plavicki
This study shows that TCDD exposure disrupts zebrafish inner ear development by impairing otic vesicle structure and function, specifically affecting semicircular canal formation and collagen expression.
Aquatic Toxicology · Jun 1, 2023Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology