Comparing PFAS Levels in Roe Deer Fur, Muscle, and Liver
Author Information
Author(s): Draghi Susanna, Curone Giulio, Risoluti Roberta, Materazzi Stefano, Gullifa Giuseppina, Amoresano Angela, Spinelli Michele, Fontanarosa Carolina, Pavlovic Radmila, Pellegrini Alberto, Fidani Marco, Cagnardi Petra, Di Cesare Federica, Arioli Francesco
Primary Institution: Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of Milan, Lodi, Italy
Hypothesis
Can fur be used as a non-invasive biomonitoring tool for PFAS concentrations in wild roe deer?
Conclusion
Fur shows practical advantages for biomonitoring PFAS, but its variable detection frequencies complicate its reliability.
Supporting Evidence
- Fur showed highly variable PFAS levels compared to muscle and liver.
- PFHxA was more frequently detected in fur than in liver and muscle.
- PFNA and PFOS levels were significantly higher in liver than in muscle and fur.
- Fur is easier to sample and store than other biological matrices.
- Further research is needed to improve extraction and quantification techniques for PFASs in fur.
Takeaway
This study looked at how much PFAS is in the fur, muscle, and liver of deer. It found that fur can be a good way to check for pollution without hurting the animals.
Methodology
Samples of fur, muscle, and liver were collected from 40 roe deer, and PFAS concentrations were measured using a validated UHPLC-HRMS method.
Limitations
The study's limitations include the use of a single sampling technique and the variability in PFAS detection frequencies in fur.
Participant Demographics
20 male and 20 female roe deer aged between 12 and 24 months.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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