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New evidence for the role of cystathionine beta-synthase in non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate.
European journal of oral sciences - 1 Jun 2011
Martinelli Marcella, Masiero Elena, Carinci Francesco, Morselli Paolo G, Pezzetti Furio, Scapoli Luca
Abstract excerpt
Orofacial clefts have a multifactorial aetiology encompassing both genetic and environmental components. While there is wide agreement on the importance of both genetic and nutritional factors, genetic influence in particular has not been well defined. As genetic variants in folate and homocysteine metabolism have been reported to influence the risk of orofacial clefts, an Italian cleft lip with or without cleft...
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