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Effect of common methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene mutation on coronary artery disease in familial hypercholesterolemia.
The American journal of cardiology - 15 Oct 2000
Kawashiri M, Kajinami K, Nohara A, Yagi K, Inazu A, Koizumi J, Mabuchi H
Abstract excerpt
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by primary hypercholesterolemia and premature coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the development of CAD in FH shows considerable interindividual variations. Elevated levels of plasma homocysteine have been recognized as independent risk factors for CAD. A 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene mutation (valine...
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