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Weathering impacts the uptake of polyethylene microparticles from toothpaste in Mediterranean mussels (M. galloprovincialis) by Bråte, Inger Lise N., Blázquez, Mercedes, Brooks, Steven J., Thomas, Kevin V.

“…•Polyethylene (PE) from consumer products can enter the environment via effluent.•M. galloprovincialis was exposed to PE for 21 days, both virgin and weathered…”
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Low environmental levels of fluoxetine induce spawning and changes in endogenous estradiol levels in the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha by Lazzara, Raimondo, Blázquez, Mercedes, Porte, Cinta, Barata, Carlos

“…► We studied effects of low fluoxetine levels on zebra mussel gonads and steroid levels. ► Fluoxetine decreases the number of gametes in female and male…”
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Multibiomarker approach to fipronil exposure in the fish Dicentrarchus labrax under two temperature regimes by Dallarés, Sara, Dourado, Priscila, Sanahuja, Ignasi, Solovyev, Mikhail, Gisbert, Enric, Montemurro, Nicola, Torreblanca, Amparo, Blázquez, Mercedes, Solé, Montserrat

“…•Fipronil induces physiological alterations on European sea bass.•Stress markers were altered and oxidative-stress was induced.•Inhibition of phase I CYP…”
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Metabolism of the polycyclic musk galaxolide and its interference with endogenous and xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) by Fernandes, Denise, Dimastrogiovanni, Giorgio, Blázquez, Mercedes, Porte, Cinta

“…This study investigates the metabolism and mode of action of galaxolide (HHCB) in the European sea bass -Dicentrarchus labrax- following a single…”
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Aromatase distribution and regulation in fish by Piferrer, Francesc, Blázquez, Mercedes

“…Cytochrome P450 aromatase is the enzyme complex responsible for the synthesis of estrogens by the aromatization of androgens. In the vast majority of tetrapods…”
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Identification of conserved genes triggering puberty in European sea bass males (Dicentrarchus labrax) by microarray expression profiling by Blázquez, Mercedes, Medina, Paula, Crespo, Berta, Gómez, Ana, Zanuy, Silvia

“…Spermatogenesis is a complex process characterized by the activation and/or repression of a number of genes in a spatio-temporal manner. Pubertal development…”
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Drospirenone intake alters plasmatic steroid levels and cyp17a1 expression in gonads of juvenile sea bass by Blanco, Maria, Fernandes, Denise, Medina, Paula, Blázquez, Mercedes, Porte, Cinta

“…Drospirenone (DRO) is one of the most widely used progestins in contraceptive treatments and hormone replacement therapies. The pharmacokinetics and potential…”
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Associations between fish and jellyfish in the NW Mediterranean by Tilves, Uxue, Sabatés, Ana, Blázquez, Mercedes, Raya, Vanesa, Fuentes, Verónica L.

“…Fish–jellyfish associations were studied close to Barcelona (NW Mediterranean) during the summer period from 2008 to 2014. Jellyfish and their associate…”
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Fish with thermolabile sex determination (TSD) as models to study brain sex differentiation by Blázquez, Mercedes, Somoza, Gustavo M

“…Abstract As fish are ectothermic animals, water temperature can affect their basic biological processes such as larval development, growth and reproduction…”
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Cloning and sequence analysis of a vasa homolog in the European sea bass ( Dicentrarchus labrax ): Tissue distribution and mRNA expression levels during early development and sex differentiation by Blázquez, Mercedes, González, Alicia, Mylonas, Constantinos C, Piferrer, Francesc

“…Research highlights ► The evolutionary relationship of Vasa amino acid sequences available to date is established. ► Q-PCR quantification of vasa shows…”
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Involvement of the retinoic acid signaling pathway in sex differentiation and pubertal development in the European sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax by Medina, Paula, Gómez, Ana, Zanuy, Silvia, Blázquez, Mercedes

“…Retinoic Acid (RA) is a vitamin A derivative present in many biological processes including embryogenesis, organ development and cell differentiation. The RA…”
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Erratum to: Identification of conserved genes triggering puberty in European sea bass males (Dicentrarchus labrax) by microarray expression profiling by Blázquez, Mercedes, Medina, Paula, Crespo, Berta, Gómez, Ana, Zanuy, Silvia

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Balancing the effects of rearing at low temperature during early development on sex ratios, growth and maturation in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). : Limitations and opportunities for the production of highly female-biased stocks by Navarro-Martín, Laia, Blázquez, Mercedes, Viñas, Jordi, Joly, Sílvia, Piferrer, Francesc

“…In many cultured fish species, including the European sea bass, undesirable highly male-biased sex ratios are nevertheless frequent. High temperatures (-21°C),…”
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Masculinization of the European sea bass ( Dicentrarchus labrax ) by treatment with an androgen or aromatase inhibitor involves different gene expression and has distinct lasting effects on maturation by Navarro-Martín, Laia, Blázquez, Mercedes, Piferrer, Francesc

“…Abstract The objective of this study was to contribute to our understanding of the role of sex steroids in fish sex differentiation and male maturation…”
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Sex-related changes in estrogen receptors and aromatase gene expression and enzymatic activity during early development and sex differentiation in the European sea bass ( Dicentrarchus labrax ) by Blázquez, Mercedes, González, Alicia, Papadaki, Maria, Mylonas, Constantinos, Piferrer, Francesc

“…Abstract The present study addresses the role of aromatase and estrogen receptors in sex differentiation and development. With this purpose, a sea bass female-…”
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Genetic, endocrine, and environmental components of sex determination and differentiation in the European sea bass ( Dicentrarchus labrax L.) by Piferrer, Francesc, Blázquez, Mercedes, Navarro, Laia, González, Alicia

“…The European sea bass ( Dicentrarchus labrax L.) is a differentiated gonochoristic marine teleost of the family Moronidae (closely related to the…”
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Separating natural from anthropogenic causes of impairment in Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) populations living across a pollution gradient by Faria, Melissa, Ochoa, Victoria, Blázquez, Mercedes, Juan, Maria Fernandes San, Lazzara, Raimondo, Lacorte, Silvia, Soares, Amadeu M.V.M., Barata, Carlos

“…•Strong influence of mussel reproductive stage over biochemical responses and total lipid content.•Reproduction stage and biochemical responses varied across…”
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Expression profiles of sex differentiation-related genes during ontogenesis in the European sea bass acclimated to two different temperatures by Blázquez, Mercedes, Navarro-Martín, Laia, Piferrer, Francesc

“…The European sea bass is a teleost fish that lacks sex chromosomes and for which temperature influences sex ratios. However, correlation between temperature,…”
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Sea bass ( Dicentrarchus labrax) androgen receptor: cDNA cloning, tissue-specific expression, and mRNA levels during early development and sex differentiation by Blázquez, Mercedes, Piferrer, Francesc

“…Androgens play key roles in vertebrate sex differentiation, gonadal maturation and reproductive behaviour and their actions are generally mediated through…”
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Sex hormone-binding globulin expression in sea bass ( Dicentrarchus labrax L.) throughout development and the reproductive season by Miguel-Queralt, Solange, Blázquez, Mercedes, Piferrer, Francesc, Hammond, Geoffrey L.

“…Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) transports androgens and estrogens in the blood of vertebrate species, including fish, and regulates the bioavailability…”
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