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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Main Authors: In Wook Hwang, Yun Dan Kang, Bit Na Kwon, Jun Ho Hong, Seung Hun Han, Jong Soo Kim, Jin Wan Park, Han Jun Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Medicina
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1010660X1830003X