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677TT polymorphism of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase in combination with low serum vitamin B12 is associated with coronary in-stent restenosis.
Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions - 1 Mar 2006
Chung Sheng-Liang, Chiou Kuan-Rau, Charng Min-Ji
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Recent studies have shown that a common mutation (nucleotide 677 C-->T) in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene may contribute to a mild rise in plasma homocysteine levels and increase the incidence of coronary artery disease. Therefore, this study was designed to further investigate whether the effects of MTHFR 677 C to T mutation, plasma homocysteine, serum vitamin B12, and folate...
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