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Animal Models of Human Birth Defects pp 39–64Cite as

Mouse Models of Neural Tube Defects

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During embryonic development, the central nervous system forms as the neural plate and then rolls into a tube in a complex morphogenetic process known as neurulation. Neural tube defects (NTDs) occur when neurulation fails and are among the most common structural birth defects in humans. The frequency of NTDs varies greatly anywhere from 0.5 to 10 in 1000 live births, depending on the genetic background of the population, as well as a variety of environmental factors. The prognosis varies depending on the size and placement of the lesion and ranges from death to severe or moderate disability, and some NTDs are asymptomatic. This chapter reviews how mouse models have contributed to the elucidation of the genetic, molecular, and cellular basis of neural tube closure, as well as to our understanding of the causes and prevention of this devastating birth defect.

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Zohn, I.E. (2020). Mouse Models of Neural Tube Defects. In: Liu, A. (eds) Animal Models of Human Birth Defects. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1236. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2389-2_2

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