title: DDT-induced inhibition of avian shell gland carbonic anhydrase: a mechanism for thin eggshells.
abstract: The shell-forming glands of Japanese quail fed p,p'-DDT or p,p'-DDE had carbonic anhydrase activity 16 to 19 percent lower than shell glands of quail on a diet free of pesticides.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds; D002257:Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors; D003634:DDT / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004531:Eggs
chemical_list: D002257:Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors; D003634:DDT