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Polymorphism in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (C677T) gene and homocysteine levels: a comparison in Brazilian patients with coronary arterial disease, ischemic stroke and peripheral arterial obstructive disease.
Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis - 1 Jan 2009
Sabino Adriano, Fernandes Ana Paula, Lima Luciana Moreira, Ribeiro Daniel Dias, Sousa Marinez Oliveira, de Castro Santos Maria Elizabeth Rennó, Mota Ana Paula Lucas, Dusse Luci Maria Sant'Ana, das Graças Carvalho Maria
Abstract excerpt
This study aimed to compare plasma levels of total homocysteine (tHcy) in different arterial events as well as to investigate an association between homocysteine levels and C677T polymorphism in Brazilian patients. A total of 145 subjects were enrolled in this study including 43 patients with coronary arterial disease (CAD), 21 with ischemic stroke (IS), 44 with peripheral arterial obstructive disease (PAOD) and...
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