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MTHFR polymorphisms and Opisthorchis viverrini infection: a relationship with increased susceptibility to cholangiocarcinoma in Thailand.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2011
Songserm Nopparat, Promthet Supannee, Sithithaworn Paiboon, Pientong Chamsai, Ekalaksananan Tipaya, Chopjitt Peechanika, Parkin Donald Maxwell
Abstract excerpt
Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) infection is the major risk factor for cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is an important enzyme in folate metabolism. Change in MTHFR activity may influence both DNA methylation and synthesis, crucial steps in carcinogenesis. This st...
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