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Association between oral cleft and transcobalamin 2 polymorphism in a sample study from Nassiriya, Iraq.
International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology - 1 Jan 2000
Carinci Francesco, Palmieri Annalisa, Scapoli Luca, Cura Francesca, Abenavoli Fabio, Giannì Aldo Bruno, Russillo Antonio, Docimo Raffaella, Martinelli Marcella
Abstract excerpt
Orofacial clefts are common congenital defects whose prevalence differs between geographical regions and ethnic groups. The inheritance is complex, involving the contribution of both genetic and environmental factors. The involvement of genes belonging to the folate pathway is still matter of debate, with strong evidences of association and conflicting results. After demonstrating the contribution, for a sample...
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