Effects of cadmium on formation of the ventral body wall in chick embryos and their prevention by zinc pretreatment
Teratology2001Vol. 64(2), pp. 87–97
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Abstract
Cd disrupts peridermal cell adhesion and induces cell death in the mesoderm. This may result in abnormal growth of lateral plate mesoderm and in a body wall defect. Zn pretreatment prevents both the gross teratogenic effects and the cellular changes, most likely by competition with Cd.
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