Publications by authors named "Michael E Cobb"
Gene sequences for cytochromes p450 1A1 and 1A2: the need for biomarker development in sea otters (Enhydra lutris).
Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol
November 2008
Article Synopsis
- Recent public concern focuses on how environmental pollution affects otter populations, especially in Europe and Prince William Sound due to specific pollutants like polychlorinated biphenyls and oil spills.
- The study aims to isolate and publish the complete coding sequences of the CYP1A1 and CYP1A2 genes in sea otters, which are important for understanding the organisms' responses to contaminant exposure.
- These gene sequences, now available on GenBank, provide valuable tools for researchers studying the ecological risk of pollutants on mustelid populations.