| Cadmium-induced teratogenicity in lizard embryos: correlation with metallothionein gene expression. | |
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PMID: 20888429 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Cadmium teratogenic effects and metallothionein expression were studied in tissues of lizard embryos at different stages of development. Incubation of eggs in cadmium contaminated soil had no effect on embryo survival, but strongly affected cranial morphogenesis. Cytological analyses demonstrated abnormalities in the development of proencephalic vesicles, mesencephalon and eyes. No defects were observed in somite or limb development. Northern blot analysis demonstrated that MT expression was much stronger in embryos developed in cadmium contaminated soil. In situ hybridization showed an early induction of MT gene expression in developing liver and gut, whereas in brain and eyes the spatial and temporal localization of MT transcripts did not change. A possible correlation between inability to induce MT expression and abnormalities observed in the head region of lizard developing embryos is suggested. |
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Palma Simoniello; Chiara Maria Motta; Rosaria Scudiero; Francesca Trinchella; Silvana Filosa |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-10-01 |
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Title: Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Toxicology & pharmacology : CBP Volume: 153 ISSN: 1532-0456 ISO Abbreviation: Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C Toxicol. Pharmacol. Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
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Created Date: 2010-12-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100959500 Medline TA: Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 119-27 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Biological Sciences, Evolutionary and Comparative Section, University Federico II, Naples, Italy. |
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