Article
Transcobalamin 776C->G polymorphism negatively affects vitamin B-12 metabolism.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Jun 2005
von Castel-Dunwoody Kristina M, Kauwell Gail P A, Shelnutt Karla P, Vaughn Jaimie D, Griffin Elizabeth R, Maneval David R, Theriaque Douglas W, Bailey Lynn B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A common genetic polymorphism [transcobalamin (TC) 776C-->G] may affect the function of transcobalamin, the protein required for vitamin B-12 cellular uptake and metabolism. Remethylation of homocysteine is dependent on the production of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate and adequate vitamin B-12 for the methionine synthase reaction. OBJECTIVES: The objectives were to assess the influence of the TC 776C--> G...
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