Article
A80G polymorphism of reduced folate carrier 1 (RFC1) and C776G polymorphism of transcobalamin 2 (TC2) genes in Down's syndrome etiology.
Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina - 1 Nov 2008
Biselli Joice Matos, Brumati Daniela, Frigeri Vivian Fernanda, Zampieri Bruna Lancia, Goloni-Bertollo Eny Maria, Pavarino-Bertelli Erika Cristina
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: There is evidence that polymorphisms of genes involved in folate metabolism may be associated with higher risk that mothers may bear a Down's syndrome (DS) child. This study therefore had the objective of investigating the A80G polymorphism of the reduced folate carrier 1 (RFC1) gene and the C776G polymorphism of the transcobalamin 2 (TC2) gene as maternal risk factors for DS among...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
