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A prospective study to explore the relationship between MTHFR C677T genotype, physiological folate levels, and postpartum psychopathology in at-risk women.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Morris Emily, Hippman Catriona, Albert Arianne, Slomp Caitlin, Inglis Angela, Carrion Prescilla, Batallones Rolan, Andrighetti Heather, Ross Colin, Dyer Roger, Honer William, Austin Jehannine
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The etiology of postpartum psychopathologies are not well understood, but folate metabolism pathways are of potential interest. Demands for folate increase dramatically during pregnancy, low folate level has been associated with psychiatric disorders, and supplementation may improve symptomatology. The MTHFR C677T variant influences folate metabolism and has been implicated in depression during...
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