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. 1986 Sep;13(3):649-87.

Mechanism of known environmental teratogens: drugs and chemicals

D A Beckman, R L Brent
  • PMID: 3533369
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Mechanism of known environmental teratogens: drugs and chemicals

D A Beckman et al. Clin Perinatol. 1986 Sep.

Abstract

Basic principles of teratology and mechanisms of teratogenesis applicable to human exposures to environmental drugs and chemicals are discussed. The available clinical and experimental animal literature on environmental agents alleged or known to cause human malformations is critically reviewed and summarized.

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