Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Associated Neural Defects: Complex Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Targets

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Associated Neural Defects: Complex Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Targets

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, can result in craniofacial dysmorphism, cognitive impairment, sensory and motor disabilities among other defects. FASD incidences are as high as 2% to 5 % children born in the US, and prevalence is higher in low socioeconom...

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Main Authors: James A. Marrs, Feng C. Zhou, Pooja Muralidharan, Swapnalee Sarmah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-06-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
fetal alcohol syndrome
fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
ethanol
central nervous system
cranial neural crest cells
vitamin deficiency
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/3/2/964

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