Apoptosis, Expression of PAX3 and P53, and Caspase Signal in Fetuses with Neural Tube Defects

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BACKGROUND: Neural tube defects (NTDs) are among the most common and severe congenital malformations of the central nervous system. Animal studies have shown that apoptosis is involved in the development of NTDs. However, little evidence is available from human studies. We aim to examine the level of apoptosis and expression of apoptosis-regulating proteins of human terminated fetuses. METHODS: A total of 37 NTD...

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