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Phenotypic expression of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase 677C-->T polymorphism and flavin cofactor availability in thyroid dysfunction.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Oct 2004
Hustad Steinar, Nedrebø Bjørn G, Ueland Per Magne, Schneede Jørn, Vollset Stein Emil, Ulvik Arve, Lien Ernst A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene (MTHFR) 677C-->T polymorphism modifies the risk of coronary artery disease and colon cancer and is related to plasma concentrations of total homocysteine (tHcy). Riboflavin status modifies the metabolic effect of the polymorphism, and thyroid hormones increase the synthesis of flavin cofactors. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate the...
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