[Ethanol: current theories on its toxic effect with special reference to the effect on the central nervous system of adult mammals and during individual development]

W Felińska ¹ , R Brus , R Szkilnik

1. Katedra Farmakologii Wydziału Lekarskiego w Zabrzu Sl. AM w Katowicach.

Published:

GICID: 01.3001.0000.2713

Available language versions: en pl

Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 1990; 44 (1-3)

Abstract

Present-day views on the molecular mechanism of ethanol action upon the central nervous system of adult mammals as well as consequences of the brain exposure to ethanol during fetal life, and upon the development and function of this organ in postnatal life are reviewed. Mechanisms of teratogenic effect of ethanol are also discussed.