Article
Association of the MTHFR Gene C677T Polymorphism with Breast Cancer in a Turkish Population.
Oncology research and treatment - 1 Jan 2016
Kaya Emir F, Karakus Nevin, Ulusoy Ali N, Özaslan Cihangir, Kara Nurten
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. 1 in every 8 women in the United States have a lifetime risk of getting breast cancer. MTHFR is a key enzyme that regulates the folate metabolism which has an important role in DNA synthesis, repair, and methylation. The aim of the current study was to analyze the association between the MTHFR gene C677T (Ala222Val, rs1801133) polymorphism and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
