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MTHFR gene C677T mutation and ACE gene I/D polymorphism in Turkish patients with osteoarthritis.
Disease markers - 1 Jan 2013
Inanir Ahmet, Yigit Serbulent, Tural Sengul, Cecen Osman, Yildirim Eren
Abstract excerpt
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder resulting in destruction of articular cartilage, osteophyte formation, and subchondral bone sclerosis. In recent years, numerous genetic factors have been identified and implicated in osteoarthritis. The aim of the current study was to examine the influence of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene C677T mutation and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)...
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