Article
[Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphisms as risk factors for myelomeningocele].
Revista medica de Chile - 1 May 2014
Pardo Rosa, Suazo José, Castillo Silvia, Vargas Marcela, Zalavari Andrea, Santos José Luis, Blanco Rafael, Rotter Karin, Solar Margarita, Tapia Eva
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mandatory fortification with folic acid (FA) was implemented in Chile in 2000. Thereafter, the rate of spina bifida decreased by 52 to 55%. Genetic abnormalities in folate metabolism may be involved in the etiology of spina bifida. AIM: To evaluate the association between myelomeningocele (MM) and c.A1298C and c.C677T polymorphisms within the coding gene for 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase...
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