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The TT genotype of the MTHFR 677C > T polymorphism increases susceptibility to premature coronary artery disease in interaction with some of the traditional risk factors.
Acta medica (Hradec Kralove) - 1 Jan 2012
Sarecka-Hujar Beata, Zak Iwona, Krauze Jolanta
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The presence of several risk factors (genetic and non-genetic) has greater impact on the risk of premature coronary artery disease (CAD) than single risk factor. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to establish possible relations between genotypes and alleles of 677C>T polymorphism of MTHFR gene and some traditional risk factors e.g. elevated levels of lipid parameters and smoking in development of...
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