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Homocysteine, MTHFR 677C→T polymorphism, and risk of ischemic stroke

Authors :
Kelly, P. J.
Rosand, J.
Kistler, J. P.
Shih, V. E.
Silveira, S.
Plomaritoglou, A.
Furie, K. L.
Source :
Neurology (Ovid); August 2002, Vol. 59 Issue: 4 p529-536, 8p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Data are conflicting concerning risk for ischemic stroke associated with hyperhomocyst(e)inemia (hyper-Hcy) and a common polymorphism in the gene encoding 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR 677C→T), which predisposes to hyper-Hcy in vivo.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00283878 and 1526632X
Volume :
59
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Neurology (Ovid)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49017807