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Effect of ascorbic acid on biotransformation and modification of the toxicity of mercurials in goldfish (Carassius auratus)

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Ascorbic acid mediated a small but significant degradation of methylmercury to inorganic mercury in goldfish (Carassius auratus) and reduced the toxicity of mercuric chloride despite its substantial conversion into organic form.

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  1. D. C. Sharma & P. K. Sharma

    Present address: Department of Biochemistry, J.L.N. Medical College, Ajmer, India

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  1. Department of Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia

    D. C. Sharma, P. S. Davis & P. K. Sharma

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This investigation was supported by a grant from the Fishing Industry Research Account of the Australian Department of Primary Industry.

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Sharma, D.C., Davis, P.S. & Sharma, P.K. Effect of ascorbic acid on biotransformation and modification of the toxicity of mercurials in goldfish (Carassius auratus). Experientia 38, 565–567 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02327051

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