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Genetic profile and determinants of homocysteine levels in Kazakhstan patients with breast cancer.
Anticancer research - 1 Sept 2013
Akilzhanova Ainur, Nurkina Zhannur, Momynaliev Kuvat, Ramanculov Erlan, Zhumadilov Zhaxibai, Zhumadilov Zhaxybai, Rakhypbekov Tolebay, Hayashida Naomi, Nakashima Masahiro, Takamura Noboru
Abstract excerpt
AIM: To analyze associations between homocysteine level, MTHFR and FTO rs1477196 polymorphisms and folate status in patients with breast cancer (BC) in order to clarify determinants of hyperhomocysteinemia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study included 315 BC cases and 604 controls. RESULTS: The MTHFRC677T genotype was associated with an increased incidence of BC [Odds ratio (OR)=1.71; 95% Confidential interval...
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