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The MTHFR 677C->T polymorphism and the risk of congenital heart defects: a literature review and meta-analysis.
QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians - 1 Dec 2007
van Beynum I M, den Heijer M, Blom H J, Kapusta L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Periconceptional folic acid supplementation may protect against congenital heart defects (CHDs). Identification of candidate genes in folate metabolism has suggested that the 677C-->T polymorphism in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene may be particularly associated with the risk of CHDs. AIM: To assess the relationship between MTHFR 677C-->T and CHDs by literature review and...
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