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Validity and reliability of the 13C-methionine breath test for the detection of moderate hyperhomocysteinemia in Mexican adults.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 May 2014
Maldonado-Hernández Jorge, Prina-Ojeda Laura Virginia, Montalvo-Velarde Irene, Del Prado-Manríquez Martha, de Lourdes Barbosa-Cortés María, Repetto-Madrid Mariana
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BACKGROUND: Hyperhomocysteinemia (Hhcy) is considered an independent risk factor for vascular diseases and, more recently, for dementia. The methionine loading test (MLT) is useful for diagnosing additional subjects with moderate Hhcy. However, it is a complex and time-consuming procedure. A noninvasive test for the diagnosis of moderate Hhcy is desirable. METHODS: The study protocol consisted of three...
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