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Teratogenic effects of di-(2-ethylhexyl) -phthalate (DEHP) on Survival, Morphology and Skeleton System of Mice Fetuses.International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR),5(12):2005-2013,2016
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) • 2016
Publication Information
Authors
EL-Balshy, R. M.1, Ibrahim, S.A2, Awwad, M.H3, El- Daly, A.A4, Iskandar, M.K.5
Keywords
Keywords: Skeletal system –di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate – Teratogenesis – Malformation.
Journal
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
Publisher
Prof.Dr.Ragaa Mustafa El-Balshy
Volume
5
Issue
12
Pages
2005-2013
publication.type
International
Paper Link
Open Link
Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
Abstract: The present study delt with the effects of di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP) on the skeletal system of the prenatal fetuses of 20thday of gestation. DEHP treatment caused fetal mortality, retarded weight, length and ossification of some bones and shortness of others. Skull, vertebrae, sternum, girdles and limbs were the main affected by DEHP.