Table 2.
Kinetic parameters and biomagnification of ivermectin in the different biological matrices of Thorectes lusitanicus.
| ks (95% CI) | ke (95% CI) | BMFk (95% CI)a | R2 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gut | 0.016 (0.007–0.025) | 0.033 (0.024–0.042) | 0.50 (0.21–0.79) | 17.5 |
| Haemolymph | 0.033 (0.026–0.040) | 0.024 (0.016–0.032) | 1.63 (0.93–1.70) | 23.5 |
| Fat body | 0.054 (0.046–0.062) | 0.020 (0.011–0.029) | 2.68 (2.57–2.79) | 37.5 |
| Excreta | 0.015 (0.007–0.023) | 0.045 (0.037–0.053) | 0.34 (0.18–0.50) | 31.7 |
Parameters are the biomagnification factor (BMFk), the uptake rate constant (ks), and the elimination rate constant (ke). Values are presented as the mean and the 95% confidence interval.
aBiomagnification threshold is equal to 1.