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neural fold

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neural fold [′nu̇r·əl ′fōld]
(embryology)
Either of a pair of dorsal longitudinal folds of the neural plate which unite along the midline, forming the neural tube.


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Unlike several other NTD-inducing teratogens (Mirkes 2002), we found that VPA induced no apparent increase in apoptosis along the tips of the neural folds (Copp et al.
In neural plate stage embryos (stages 15-18) hybridized with antisense probes, staining was observed along the neural fold regions corresponding to premigratory cranial neural crest for control, vehicle alone (Figure 8A), nonylphenol (Figure 8C), and methoxychlor (data not shown) treatments.
 
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