The role of chrysanthemum phytochemicals in neural tube development: a narrative review of underlying mechanisms (opens in new tab)

BackgroundNeural tube defects (NTDs) have long been attributed to genetic and hereditary factors, but emerging evidence highlights the significant role of pharmacological and environmental agents. The global integration of traditional medicine systems, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, has introduced diverse bioactive compounds with potential to influence neurodevelopmental processes.PurposeThis narrative review aims to comprehensively summarize and critically evaluate the current evide...