Perfluoroalkyl substances are ubiquitous environmental contaminants which persist and bioaccumulate. As a consequence, several PFAAs have been detected in different biota worldwide.
perfluorinated organic compounds
PERFOOD
"Perfluorinated Organic Compounds in the Foodchain: a Risk Analysis to Support Government Policy"
The PERFOOD project aims to:
Mechanism-based risk evaluation of perfluoro alkylated substances for aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
The project will deal with both exposure and effects assessment of perfluoro alkylated substances (PAS) molecules for a variety of organisms. Firstly the project will consist of field assessment studies focusing on perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and PAS exposure of feral fishes, birds and mammals and the investigation of the relation between exposure and biological and biochemical endpoints.
Effects of perfluorinated organic compounds in aquatic organisms: a systems biology approach.
PFCs make up a large group of anthropogenic chemicals that have been used for several industrial and commercial purposes since the 1950s.
