posted on 2011-12-30, 16:09authored byMaki Tabuchi, Nik Veldhoen, Neil Dangerfield, Steven Jeffries, Caren C. Helbing, Peter S. Ross
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Taken from "PCB-Related Alteration of Thyroid Hormones and Thyroid Hormone Receptor
Gene Expression in Free-Ranging Harbor Seals ()"
Environmental Health Perspectives 2006;114(7):1024-1031.
Published online 16 Mar 2006
PMCID:PMC1513321.
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L8 mRNA levels were measured using total RNA isolated from skin
and upper and lower sections of blubber. () Diagram of the specific tissue regions examined. () L8 mRNA expression levels for each tissue section indicated. Animals
from five geographic locations were compared: QCS ( = 5), Vancouver (Van; = 8), Smith Island ( = 7), Hornby Island ( = 7), and Gertrude Island (GI; = 6). Each box plot shows the median, first and third quartiles, and
maximum and minimum population values.