ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Fetal brain cells
;
ethanol
;
corticosterone
;
dexamethasone
;
choline acetyltransferase
;
acetylcholinesterase
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In the presence of ethanol, corticosterone and dexamethasone inhibit choline acetyltransferase and acetylcholinesterase activities in cultured fetal brain cells of the rat. These results suggest that corticosteroids may have an important influence on the activity of cholinergic enzymes in the fetal brain and may antagonize the effects of ethanol in this setting.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01941195
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