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Impact of MTHFR (C677T) gene polymorphism on antiepileptic drug monotherapy in North Indian epileptic population.
Annals of Saudi medicine - 1 Jan 2000
Munisamy Murali, Al-Gahtany Mubarak, Tripathi Manjari, Subbiah Vivekanandhan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are known to interfere with homocysteine metabolism. Hyperhomocysteinemia may be a risk factor associated in the long-term treatment with AEDs. Both genetic and non-genetic factors are responsible for hyperhomocysteinemia. MTHFR C677T polymorphism leads to the reduction in enzyme activity and subsequent elevation of plasma homocysteine. This study aimed to...
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