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Vitamin B-related Gene Polymorphisms and Cardiovascular Disease
29 Mar 2022
Abstract excerpt
Hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis, even in early childhood. A mutation in genes that code homocysteine metabolism enzymes or deficiency of specific vitamin cofactors may cause hyperhomocysteinemia. Vitamin B complex has been correlated with serum homocysteine levels. Any abnormality in its metabolism or nutritional deficiency may lead to hyperhomocysteinemia. Both vitamin B...
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