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Plasma homocysteine levels, methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphisms, and the risk of thromboembolism in children.
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology - 1 Jul 2011
Nahar Akash, Sabo Cynthia, Chitlur Meera, Ravindranath Yaddanapudi, Lusher Jeanne, Rajpurkar Madhvi
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INTRODUCTION: Hyperhomocystenemia (HHcy) is a risk factor for thrombosis in adults. Polymorphisms in methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) enzyme may cause HHcy. Data on their role in pediatric thromboembolism (TE) are sparse. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Charts of patients from 1989 to 2007, with documented TE, were reviewed. Homocysteine (Hcy) levels were defined both as per the adult normal range and the...
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