A detailed characterization of congenital defects and mortality following moderate X-ray doses during neurulation KU Leuven
BACKGROUND: Both epidemiological and animal studies have previously indicated a link between in utero radiation exposure and birth defects such as microphthalmos, anophthalmos, and exencephaly. However, detailed knowledge on embryonic radiosensitivity during different stages of neurulation is limited, especially in terms of neural tube defect and eye defect development. METHODS: To assess the most radiosensitive stage during neurulation, ...