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Molecular basis of environmentally induced birth defects.
Annual review of pharmacology and toxicology - 1 Jan 2002
Finnell Richard H, Waes Janee Gelineau-van, Eudy James D, Rosenquist Thomas H
Abstract excerpt
Exposure of the developing conceptus to selected environmental agents can lead to deleterious and often times lethal birth defects. These malformations result in serious emotional and financial consequences to families and societies worldwide. As we continue to progress technologically, we face challenges from the introduction of new pharmacological agents and chemical compounds into the environment. This results...
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