Maternal dietary loads of alpha-tocopherol increase synapse density and glial synaptic coverage in the hippocampus of adult offspring
An increased intake of the antioxidant α-Tocopherol (vitamin E) is recommended in complicated pregnancies, to prevent free radical damage to mother and fetus. However, the anti-PKC and antimitotic activity of α-Tocopherol raises concerns about its potential effects on brain development. Recently, we...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2014-05-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Histochemistry |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ejh.it/index.php/ejh/article/view/2355 |