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Experimental Study for the Teratogenic Effect of Gamma-ray on the Heart of Chick Embryo
Yong Whan Jo, Nam Su Kim, Sung Yup Moon, Myeng Gul Yum, Sung Hoon Kim, Ha Chung Chun, Yong Joo Kim, Hahng Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(6):554-560.   Published online June 15, 2003
Purpose : To investigate the teratogenic effect of gamma-ray on the heart of chick embryo. Methods : 50 rad, 100 rad, 150 rad, 200 rad, 250 rad, and 300 rad of gamma-ray were used to irradiate three days old chick embryos. The control group was not irradiated. After three weeks, the embryos were sacrificed and examined for cardiovascular malformation. Results :...