Neural tube

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007856",
  "term": "Neural tube",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A hollow structure formed during embryonic development from the folding and fusion of the neural plate, which ultimately develops into the brain and spinal cord. Its closure is a fundamental event in vertebrate embryogenesis, occurring around the fourth week of gestation in humans. Defects in neural tube closure can lead to conditions such as spina bifida or anencephaly.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "spinal cord"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 784 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/neural-tube/"
}