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The effect of tolbutamide on early embryos ofXenopus laevis

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The effect of tolbutamide on the early development of Xenopus laevis has been studied. The results suggest that continuous exposure to 3×10−4 M tolbutamide causes abnormal development.

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  1. Department of Zoology, University of Liverpool, P.O. Box 147, L69 3BX, Liverpool, England

    M. Stanisstreet

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Acknowledgments. I wish to thank Mr F. Schaefer who prepared the histological material, and Hoechst U.K. Ltd for their gift of tolbutamide.

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Stanisstreet, M. The effect of tolbutamide on early embryos ofXenopus laevis. Experientia 33, 1369–1371 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01920186

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