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Genetic variation in folate metabolism is associated with the risk of conotruncal heart defects in a Chinese population.
BMC pediatrics - 30 Aug 2018
Wang Xike, Wei Haitao, Tian Ying, Wu Yue, Luo Lei
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Conotruncal heart defects (CTDs) are a subgroup of congenital heart defects that are considered to be the most common type of birth defect worldwide. Genetic disturbances in folate metabolism may increase the risk of CTDs. METHODS: We evaluated five single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes related to folic acid metabolism: methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR C677T and A1298C), solute...
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