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Hyperhomocysteinemia and MTHFR polymorphisms in association with orofacial clefts and congenital heart defects: a meta-analysis.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 May 2007
Verkleij-Hagoort Anna, Bliek Johannes, Sayed-Tabatabaei Fakhredin, Ursem Nicolette, Steegers Eric, Steegers-Theunissen Régine
Abstract excerpt
Several studies have reported an association between hyperhomocysteinemia, 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms and cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CLP), and congenital heart defects (CHDs). However, findings have been inconsistent. A meta-analysis was performed of published studies until September 2006 investigating these associations in both mothers and children. Homocysteine...
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