Behavioral and neuroanatomical effects of prenatal exposure to valproic acid in the mouse : relevance to autism spectrum disorders
Valproic acid (VPA) is a broad-spectrum anticonvulsant and antiepileptic drug and widely used in many neurological conditions and psychiatric disorders as well as in cancer and HIV treatment. However, despite all its many benefits, VPA also has side effects. It is a strong fetal teratogen that can i...
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The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong)
2014
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/193505 |