Modifying PCDH19 levels affects cortical interneuron migration

PCDH19 is a transmembrane protein and member of the protocadherin family.It is encoded by the X-chromosome and more than 200 mutations have been linked to the neurodevelopmental PCDH-clustering epilepsy (PCDH19-CE) syndrome.A disturbed cell-cell contact that arises when random X-inactivation creates mosaic absence of PCDH19 has been proposed to cau

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Effects of Buchenavia tomentosa consumption on female rats and their offspring - doi: 10.4025/actascibiolsci.v32i4.7220

Buchenavia tomentosa Eichler is a common plant in Brazilian cerrado.Fruits of this plant are employed in human feeding and DISHWASHER TABLETS CITRUS folk medicine.Cattle producers affirm that consumption of the fruits cause abortion in cows, and even death.Considering that the plant may be consumed by pregnant women and animals, the present study w

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