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Familial thrombophilia associated with homozygosity for the cystathionine beta-synthase 833T-->C mutation.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 May 2000
Gaustadnes M, Rüdiger N, Rasmussen K, Ingerslev J
Abstract excerpt
Severe hyperhomocysteinemia due to cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) deficiency is a strong risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease. Among untreated patients, approximately 50% have suffered a thromboembolic event by 30 years of age. We report on 3 sisters with severe hyperhomocysteinemia due to homozygosity for the CBS 833T-->C mutation. These patients, who displayed no other known thrombophilic...
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