Changes in Facial Structures of Rats Caused by Supplements of Vitamin A and Lathyrus odoratus

Cleft palates were induced experimentally in rat fetuses by means of the teratogenic action of Lathyrus odoratus and vitamin A. The results showed that this malformation is associated with other facial anomalies; the nasal septum cartilage was reduced in height and the mandible became thicker.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of dental research 1973-03, Vol.52 (2), p.300-304
1. Verfasser: Abramovich, Abraham
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Cleft palates were induced experimentally in rat fetuses by means of the teratogenic action of Lathyrus odoratus and vitamin A. The results showed that this malformation is associated with other facial anomalies; the nasal septum cartilage was reduced in height and the mandible became thicker.
ISSN:0022-0345
1544-0591
DOI:10.1177/00220345730520021801