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Interaction between Mediterranean diet and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T mutation on oxidized low density lipoprotein concentrations: the ATTICA study.
Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD - 1 Mar 2006
Pitsavos Christos, Panagiotakos Demosthenes, Trichopoulou Antonia, Chrysohoou Christina, Dedoussis George, Chloptsios Yannis, Choumerianou Despoina, Stefanadis Christodoulos
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) has been suggested to be a key element in atherogenesis, while methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T mutation has been associated with the development of coronary heart disease. We evaluated whether adoption of a Mediterranean type of diet is associated with oxidized LDL levels, as well as the role of MTHFR C677T mutation in this...
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