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The methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase 677C>T gene polymorphism is not associated with chronic plaque psoriasis.
Experimental dermatology - 1 Sept 2008
Weger Wolfgang, Hofer Angelika, Stanger Olaf, Wolf Peter, El-Shabrawi Yosuf, Renner Wilfried, Kerl Helmut, Salmhofer Wolfgang
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BACKGROUND: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is involved in the formation of methyl donors, which contribute to DNA methylation. DNA methylation is an essential epigenetic feature playing a critical role in gene regulation and cellular differentiation. In addition, MTHFR activity affects plasma homocysteine levels. A functional polymorphism in the MTHFR gene (677C>T, rs1801133) leading to reduced...
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