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Effect of MTHFR Gene Polymorphism Impact on Atherosclerosis via Genome-Wide Methylation.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 1 Feb 2016
Lin Xuefeng, Zhang Wei, Lu Qun, Lei Xinjun, Wang Tingzhong, Han Xuanmao, Ma Aiqun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Atherosclerosis seriously threats human health. Homocysteine is an independent risk factor closely related to DNA methylation. MTHFR C667T loci polymorphism is closely associated with homocysteine level. This study aimed to investigate the relationship among MTHFR C667T loci polymorphism, genome-wide methylation, and atherosclerosis. MATERIAL/METHODS: Blood sample was collected from 105 patients with...
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