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Lack of association between the C677T mutation in the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene and venous thromboembolism in Northwestern Greece.
International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology - 1 Sept 2002
Zalavras Ch G, Giotopoulou S, Dokou E, Mitsis M, Ioannou H V, Tzolou A, Kolaitis N, Vartholomatos G
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BACKGROUND: Hyperhomocysteinemia has been associated with venous thrombosis. Under known and unknown conditions the C677T mutation in the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene is accompanied by elevated levels of homocysteine. However, the relationship of this mutation with venous...
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