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Science 12 August 1977:
Vol. 197. no. 4304, pp. 680 - 682
DOI: 10.1126/science.877585
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Science, Vol 197, Issue 4304, 680-682
Copyright © 1977 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Toxicity of mild prenatal carbon monoxide exposure

LD Fechter and Z Annau

Rats prenatally exposed to a low concentration of carbon monoxide which results in carboxyhemoglobin levels equivalent to those maintained by human cigarette smokers, show reduced birth weight and decreased weight gain. Neuro-behavioral and biochemical testing of the offspring reveals lower behavioral activity levels through the preweaning period, altered central catecholamine activity, and reduction in total brain protein at birth.


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