| Journal Call no. | RC681.A2H65 |
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| Author | Thomas, G. N. |
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| Article Title | Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene polymorphism contributes to variation in fasting homocysteine levels (Hcy) in Chinese / GN Thomas ... [et al.]. |
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| Is Part Of | Hong Kong College of Cardiology ... Annual Scientific Congress : proceedings ; 1997, p.218. |
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| Abstract | Hyperhomocysteinaemia has recently been identified as an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). This is the abstract of a study in Hong Kong Chinese with angiographically confirmed CHD where significantly higher fasting homocysteine levels (Hcy) compared to controls are showed. Although controversial, some investigators have found that the variant T allele of the methylenehydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene is responsible for a 50% reduction in enzyme activity and high Hcy. |
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