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Influence of MTHFR genotype on contingent negative variation and MRI abnormalities in migraine.
Headache - 1 Feb 2007
de Tommaso Marina, Difruscolo Olimpia, Sardaro Michele, Losito Luciana, Serpino Claudia, Pietrapertosa Anna, Santeramo Maria Teresa, Dicuonzo Franca, Carella Aristide, Lamberti Paolo, Livrea Paolo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The MTHFR C677T genotype has been associated with increased risk of migraine, particularly of migraine with aura (MA) in selected clinical samples and with elevated homocysteine. The hyper-homocysteinemia may favor the vascular and neuronal mechanism underlying migraine, and the risk of stroke. OBJECTIVE: The first aim of the present study was to examine the Contingent Negative Variation (CNV)...
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