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A potential molecular target for morphological defects of fetal alcohol syndrome: Kir2.1.
Current opinion in genetics & development - 1 Jun 2013
Bates Emily A
Abstract excerpt
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a developmental disorder that affects up to 0.2% of births. FASD comprises severe cognitive and structural birth defects including cleft lip/palate, small jaw, wide-set eyes, dental abnormalities, digit abnormalities, small head, and short stature. Strict counseling guidelines stress abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy, but the prevalence of FASD persists. The lack...
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