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The methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene polymorphism in Koreans with coronary artery disease.
International journal of cardiology - 1 Mar 2001
Kim C H, Hwang K Y, Choi T M, Shin W Y, Hong S Y
Abstract excerpt
Hyperhomocysteinemia is a known risk factor of cardiovascular diseases. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), involved in folate-dependant metabolism, is associated with homocysteine levels. We studied the associations among MTHFR genotypes, coronary artery disease (CAD), and homocysteine levels in 85 patients with CAD and 152 healthy subjects. The MTHFR genotypes and plasma homocysteine levels were...
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