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A genomewide exploration suggests a new candidate gene at chromosome 11q23 as the major determinant of plasma homocysteine levels: results from the GAIT project.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Jun 2005
Souto Juan Carlos, Blanco-Vaca Francisco, Soria José Manuel, Buil Alfonso, Almasy Laura, Ordoñez-Llanos Jordi, Martín-Campos Jesús Ma, Lathrop Mark, Stone William, Blangero John, Fontcuberta Jordi
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Homocysteine (Hcy) plasma level is an independent risk marker for venous thrombosis, myocardial infarction, stroke, congestive heart failure, osteoporotic fractures, and Alzheimer disease. Hcy levels are determined by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. The genetic basis is still poorly understood, since only the MTHFR 677 C-->T polymorphism has been consistently associated with plasma Hcy...
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