Effects of Ethanol Exposure during Distinct Periods of Brain Development on Hippocampal Synaptic Plasticity

Effects of Ethanol Exposure during Distinct Periods of Brain Development on Hippocampal Synaptic Plasticity

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders occur when a mother drinks during pregnancy and can greatly influence synaptic plasticity and cognition in the offspring. In this study we determined whether there are periods during brain development that are more susceptible to the effects of ethanol exposure on hi...

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Main Authors: Brian R. Christie, Patricia S. Brocardo, Athena Noonan, Anna R. Patten, Joana Gil-Mohapel, Ryan C. Wortman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-07-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
dentate gyrus
ethanol
fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
fetal alcohol syndrome
hippocampus
long-term potentiation
synaptic plasticity
vulnerability period
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/3/3/1076

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