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Hyperhomocyst(e)inemia and MTHFR C677T genotypes in patients with central retinal vein occlusion.
Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie - 1 Apr 2002
Weger Martin, Stanger Olaf, Deutschmann Hannes, Temmel Werner, Renner Wilfried, Schmut Otto, Semmelrock Jürgen, Haas Anton
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Elevated plasma homocyst(e)ine is a major risk factor for venous thrombosis and cardiovascular disease. Homozygosity for the MTHFR C677T mutation and low plasma folate levels increase plasma homocyst(e)ine concentrations. The aim of this retrospective case-control study was to investigate a possible association between hyperhomocyst(e)inemia and central retinal vein occlusion. METHODS: Our study...
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