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A functional polymorphism in the reduced folate carrier gene and DNA hypomethylation in mothers of children with autism.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 1 Sept 2010
James S Jill, Melnyk Stepan, Jernigan Stefanie, Pavliv Oleksandra, Trusty Timothy, Lehman Sara, Seidel Lisa, Gaylor David W, Cleves Mario A
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The biologic basis of autism is complex and is thought to involve multiple and variable gene-environment interactions. While the logical focus has been on the affected child, the impact of maternal genetics on intrauterine microenvironment during pivotal developmental windows could be substantial. Folate-dependent one carbon metabolism is a highly polymorphic pathway that regulates the distribution of one-carbon...
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