118 SNPs of folate-related genes and risks of spina bifida and conotruncal heart defects

118 SNPs of folate-related genes and risks of spina bifida and conotruncal heart defects

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Folic acid taken in early pregnancy reduces risks for delivering offspring with several congenital anomalies. The mechanism by which folic acid reduces risk is unknown. Investigations into genetic variation that influences transport...

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Main Authors: Shaw Gary M, Lu Wei, Zhu Huiping, Yang Wei, Briggs Farren BS, Carmichael Suzan L, Barcellos Lisa F, Lammer Edward J, Finnell Richard H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/49

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