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Association between MTHFD1 polymorphisms and neural tube defect susceptibility.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Jan 2015
Meng Jingjing, Han Lei, Zhuang Bo
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OBJECTIVES: Neural tube defect (NTD) is a common disease among neonates with multiplex symptom and complex origins, and the exact mechanism of NTD has not been definitely elucidated. Nevertheless, it is hypothesized that NTD risk can be prevented by periconceptional folic acid in folate metabolism. The methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase (MTHFD1) gene has been proved to play an important role in folate...
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