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Impacts of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Genotypes on Hallux Valgus.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Kuo Chien-Chung, Tsai Chun-Hao, Chuang Fu-Kai, Wang Yun-Chi, Mong Mei-Chin, Yang Ya-Chen, Shih Hou-Yu, Hsu Shih-Wei, Chang Wen-Shin, Bau DA-Tian, Tsai Chia-Wen
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BACKGROUND/AIM: Hallux valgus (HV) is the most common deformity of the forefoot. Although HV has been strongly associated with a family history, its genetic underpinnings remain unclear. Few studies have examined the relationship between folic acid metabolism, which is critical in normal bone development, and HV. The study aimed to investigate the contribution of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR)...
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