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Hyperhomocysteinemia and related genetic polymorphisms correlate with ulcerative colitis in Chinese Han population in Central China [corrected].
Cell biochemistry and biophysics - 1 Jan 2012
Jiang Yi, Xia Xuanping, Wang Wenxing, Lin Limiao, Xu Changlong, Cai Zhenzai, Zheng Bo, Pei Jihua, Shen Sujian, Xia Bing
Abstract excerpt
Increased levels of homocysteine are found systemically and in intestinal mucosa of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, and, specifically, in ulcerative colitis (UC). However, there are controversial reports regarding the factors contributing to increased levels of homocysteine in UC. Furthermore, little information is available regarding the relationship between hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), vitamin status,...
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