Article
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and polymorphisms of the folate pathway genes.
Clinical biochemistry - 1 Jan 2013
Martinelli Marcella, Scapoli Luca, Carbonara Paolo, Valentini Ilaria, Girardi Ambra, Farinella Francesca, Mattei Gabriella, Pacilli Angela Maria Grazia, Fasano Luca, Nava Stefano, Solmi Rossella
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to determine the possible association between folate pathway gene polymorphisms and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. This represents the first study carried out on folate pathway gene polymorphisms as possible risk factors in this kind of pathology. The premise is that several polymorphisms mapping on genes responsible for folate uptake are associated with the risk of numerous diseases...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
