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Hyperhomocysteinemia and C677T MTHFR genotype in patients with retinal vein thrombosis.
Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis - 1 Oct 2010
Sottilotta Gianluca, Siboni Simona Maria, Latella Caterina, Oriana Vincenzo, Romeo Ermelinda, Santoro Rita, Consonni Dario, Trapani Lombardo Vincenzo
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Elevated homocysteine (Hcy) is associated with the risk of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, ischemic heart disease, and stroke. Several studies have suggested that hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) may predispose to retinal vein thrombosis (RVT) development. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between Hcy, C677T methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) genotype, and RVT in...
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