Genetic variations of MTHFR gene and their association with preterm birth in Korean women
Background and objective: The MTHFR gene encodes the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase known to be involved in the homocysteine–methionine pathway. It has been reported that the deficiency of MTHFR activity may cause hyperhomocysteinemia which results in adverse pregnancy outcomes. Previous studie...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-01-01
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Series: | Medicina |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1010660X1830003X |