Ethanol Neurotoxicity in the Developing Cerebellum: Underlying Mechanisms and Implications

Ethanol is the main constituent of alcoholic beverages that exerts toxicity to neuronal development. Ethanol affects synaptogenesis and prevents proper brain development. In humans, synaptogenesis takes place during the third trimester of pregnancy, and in rodents this period corresponds to the init...

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Main Authors: Ambrish Kumar, Holly A. LaVoie, Donald J. DiPette, Ugra S. Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-06-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/3/2/941