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Correlation between methyltetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms and isolated patent ductus arteriosus in Taiwan.
Heart, lung & circulation - 1 Jul 2014
Chao Chia-Sheng, Wei Jeng, Huang Hurng-Wern, Yang Shyh-Chyun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T and A1298C gene polymorphisms are associated with the risk of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) congenital heart defects. This study aimed to determine the association of these polymorphisms in patients with isolated PDA and in non-PDA patients group without congenital heart disease. METHODS: This retrospective case-controlled study was undertaken in 17...
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