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Folate supplementation, MTHFR gene polymorphism and neural tube defects: a community based case control study in North India.
Metabolic brain disease - 1 Sept 2011
Deb Roumi, Arora Jyoti, Meitei Sanjenbam Yaiphaba, Gupta Sangeeta, Verma Vanita, Saraswathy Kallur Nava, Saran Sunil, Kalla Aloke Kumar
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The present study analyses the potential role of MTHFR gene polymorphism, folate supplementation and dietary pattern among the mothers of NTD neonates and controls in heterogeneous populations of North India, with the special focus on their ethnic labels. Results indicated significant increased risk for neural tube defects with respect to low folic acid supplementation and vegetarian diet in univariate and...
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