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A meta-analysis of MTHFR C677T and A1298C polymorphisms and risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children.
Pediatric blood & cancer - 1 Apr 2012
Yan Jingrong, Yin Ming, Dreyer ZoAnn E, Scheurer Michael E, Kamdar Kala, Wei Qingyi, Okcu M Fatih
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T and A1298C polymorphisms have been implicated in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) risk, but previously published studies were inconsistent and recent meta-analyses were not adequate. PROCEDURES: In a meta-analysis of 21 publications with 4,706 cases and 7,414 controls, we used more stringent inclusion method and summarized data on...
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