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Congenital heart disease and folate pathway gene polymorphisms: findings from a North Indian cohort.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 17 Jan 2026
Kukshal Prachi, Ahamad Shadab, Joshi Radha, Kumar Ajay, Chellappan Subramanian
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BACKGROUND: Folate plays a critical role in DNA synthesis, fetal development, and epigenomic regulation and its deficiencies can lead to several health defects, including adverse pregnancy outcomes and congenital heart defects (CHDs). Folic acid supplementation represents a low-cost, high-impact preventive strategy in maternal and child health, with particular relevance for underserved and high-risk populations....
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