The Metabolic Burden of Methyl Donor Deficiency with Focus on the Betaine Homocysteine Methyltransferase Pathway
Methyl groups are important for numerous cellular functions such as DNA methylation, phosphatidylcholine synthesis, and protein synthesis. The methyl group can directly be delivered by dietary methyl donors, including methionine, folate, betaine, and choline. The liver and the muscles appear to be t...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/9/3481 |