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Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene 677CT polymorphism and isolated congenital heart disease in a Mexican population.
Revista espanola de cardiologia (English ed.) - 1 Feb 2012
Sánchez-Urbina Rocío, Galaviz-Hernández Carlos, Sierra-Ramírez José Alfredo, Rangel-Villalobos Héctor, Torres-Saldúa Rodrigo, Alva-Espinoza Carlos, Ramírez-Dueñas María de Lourdes, García-Cavazos Ricardo, Arámbula-Meraz Eliakym
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The frequency of the 677C>T mutation in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene in Mexico is one of the highest worldwide. Some studies have shown that both the homozygous state of this mutation and a high homocysteine concentration are associated with congenital heart disease. The aim of this study was to determine whether this association exists in the Mexican population....
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