[Effects of taurine on the heart defects in chick embryos which induced by homocysteine].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the effects of taurine on the heart defects in chick embryos induced by homocysteine (HCY).


METHODS
Through the teratogenicity test of Chick Embryos, the taurine and HCY were given to yolk sac of 3 day's chick embryos. Histopathological examination after another 2 days culture.


RESULTS
The occurrence of heart defects on HCY group were significantly increased. The growth of vitelline vessels was decreased. The prevention of tautine on the heart defects in chick embryos induced by HCY was very significantly effective.


CONCLUSIONS
Taurine can prevent the developmental disturbance of hearts induced by HCY in this experiment.
Li
Wanli
W
Department of Microbiology and Immunology of Xinxiang Medical College, Xinxiang 453003, China.
Li
Jinfen
J
Deng
Baoguo
B
Tian
Yuhui
Y
D000818:Animals; D002642:Chick Embryo; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006710:Homocysteine; D013654:Taurine / Q000494:pharmacology*
D006710:Homocysteine; D013654:Taurine