Thalidomide‐induced teratogenesis: History and mechanisms
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Thalidomide‐induced teratogenesis: History and mechanisms
Nearly 60 years ago thalidomide was prescribed to treat morning sickness in pregnant women. What followed was the biggest man-made medical disaster ever, where over 10,000 children were born with a range of severe and debilitating malformations. Despite this, the drug is now used successfully to treat a range of adult conditions, including multiple myeloma and complications of leprosy. Tragical...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Birth Defects Research Part C: Embryo Today: Reviews
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1542-975X,1542-9768
DOI: 10.1002/bdrc.21096