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MTHFR C677T polymorphism affects normotensive diastolic blood pressure independently of blood lipids.
American journal of hypertension - 1 Mar 2015
Heifetz Eliyahu M, Birk Ruth Z
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BACKGROUND: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T polymorphism was found to be associated with hypertension. High blood pressure (BP) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, gestational hypertension, and high-risk pregnancy. BP is a complex trait strongly associated with blood lipid parameters. However, studies of the effect of MTHFR C677T polymorphism on BP levels independently of blood...
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