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Polymorphism of genes encoding homocysteine metabolism-related enzymes and risk for cardiovascular disease.
Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.) - 1 Oct 2009
Malinowska Anna, Chmurzynska Agata
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The aim of this review is to present a general overview of the relationships among homocysteine metabolism, polymorphism of the genes encoding homocysteine metabolism-related enzymes, and the nutrients influencing the plasma homocysteine level. Combining these factors creates a profile of an individual's susceptibility to complex diseases associated with hyperhomocysteinemia. Homocysteine is an amino acid derived...
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