Disordered Vertebral and Rib Morphology in Pudgy Mice: Structural Relationships to Human Congenital Scoliosis 2016 Edition Contributor(s): Shapiro, Frederic (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319431498 ISBN-13: 9783319431499 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Genetics - Science | Life Sciences - Anatomy & Physiology - Science | Research & Methodology |
Dewey: 571.31 |
Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology |
Physical Information: 0.29" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.44 lbs) 123 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book presents results obtained from the whole mount preparations, radiological, and histological studies of 60 pu/pu and pu/+ mice from late embryo until 3 months of age. Most mice were in the embryo to 6 week age group where vertebral developmental changes are most marked. Although vertebral abnormalities have been identified as due to mutations in the delta-like 3 (Dll3) gene, it is evident that each mouse has differing structural abnormalities. The disorder is analogous to human congenital scoliosis, a common variant of which is spondylocostal dysplasia. The histological studies presented in this book include plastic embedded sections which allow for high level resolution not only of vertebrae, intervertebral discs, and ribs but also of associated spinal cord, nerve roots and ganglia. In addition an overview of embryo and neonatal development in mouse, chick and human vertebrae is provided to better assess how and where deviant pathoanatomy occurs. The book discusses the possible variables involved in creating final deformity beyond the gene abnormality itself. |