Article
Homocysteine, MTHFR and risk of venous thrombosis: a meta-analysis of published epidemiological studies.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Feb 2005
Den Heijer M, Lewington S, Clarke R
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: It has been suggested that elevated total plasma homocysteine levels are associated with the risk of venous thrombosis. OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship of homocysteine and the MTHFR 677TT genotype and the risk of venous thrombosis by conducting a meta-analysis of all relevant studies. DATA SOURCES AND SELECTION: Studies (case-control or nested case-control) were identified by searches of electronic...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
