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A C677T mutation in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene modifies serum cysteine in dialysis patients.
American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation - 1 Nov 2000
Kimura H, Gejyo F, Suzuki S, Takeda T, Miyazaki R, Yoshida H
Abstract excerpt
Patients undergoing hemodialysis have impaired metabolism of such sulfur-containing amino acids as cysteine (Cys) and homocysteine (Hcy), which may lead to accelerated atherosclerosis. Considering that Cys is mainly synthesized from Hcy, a common C677T mutation in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene may affect the serum total Cys (tCys) concentration, as well as total Hcy (tHcy) concentration,...
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