Molecular and Biochemical Aspects of Homocysteine in Cardiovascular Diseases

Molecular and Biochemical Aspects of Homocysteine in Cardiovascular Diseases

Markedly or mildly elevated circulating homocysteine concentrations are associated with increased risk of vascular occlusion. Here we review possible mechanisms that mediate these effects. Inborn errors of homocysteine metabolism result in markedly elevated plasma homocysteine (200–300 μmol/L) and t...

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Main Author: Pratima Tripathi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Barcaray International 2016-01-01
Series:International Cardiovascular Forum Journal
Subjects:
Metabolic disorders
Homocysteine
Renal dysfunction
methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase
folic acid
Online Access:http://icfjournal.org/index.php/icfj/article/view/240/pdf-2

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