Nucleotide precursors prevent folic acid-resistant neural tube defects in the mouse
Closure of the neural tube during embryogenesis is a crucial step in development of the central nervous system. Failure of this process results in neural tube defects, including spina bifida and anencephaly, which are among the most common birth defects worldwide. Maternal use of folic acid suppleme...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2013
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3754462/ |