Retrospective analysis of relative parameter sensitivity in multi-Retrospective analysis ogeneration reproductive toxicity studies

Dang, Z; Rorije, E; Esch, T; Muller, A; Hakkert, B; Piersma, A

HERO ID

697706

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2009

Language

English

PMID

19393313

HERO ID 697706
In Press No
Year 2009
Title Retrospective analysis of relative parameter sensitivity in multi-Retrospective analysis ogeneration reproductive toxicity studies
Authors Dang, Z; Rorije, E; Esch, T; Muller, A; Hakkert, B; Piersma, A
Journal Reproductive Toxicology
Volume 28
Issue 2
Page Numbers 196-202
Abstract Current suggestions towards amending the OECD two-generation protocol include omission of the second generation and inclusion of additional parameters. This study analysed the relative parameter sensitivity in 18 individually published multi-generation studies with substances toxic to fertility. Among parameters that most often determined the reproductive LOAEL were weight of testis, dam and pup as well as litter size. Several other parameters were found to be unaffected in all studies evaluated. Some substances affected a specific set of parameters, indicating that rarely affected parameters may prove crucial in individual situations. This argues for the inclusion of a wide spectrum of parameters to cover all possible effects. Less sensitive parameters, mechanistically related to more sensitive ones, may be omitted as they will unlikely contribute to the overall LOAEL. This study gives first insights and needs follow-up by more extensive analyses before firm conclusions on the design of the two-generation study protocol can be drawn.
Doi 10.1016/j.reprotox.2009.04.009
Pmid 19393313
Wosid WOS:000268849700010
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Language Text English
Keyword OECD416; Continuous breeding; Sensitive reproductive endpoints; LOAELs; Risk assessment; Classification and labelling; Fertility; Offspring
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