Evaluation of common genetic variants in 82 candidate genes as risk factors for neural tube defects

• Autores principales: Pangilinan Faith (Autor), Molloy Anne M (Autor), Mills James L (Autor), Troendle James F (Autor), Parle-McDermott Anne (Autor), Signore Caroline (Autor), O'Leary Valerie B (Autor), Chines Peter (Autor), Seay Jessica M (Autor), Geiler-Samerotte Kerry (Autor), Mitchell Adam (Autor), VanderMeer Julia E (Autor), Krebs Kristine M (Autor), Sanchez Angelica (Autor), Cornman-Homonoff Joshua (Autor), Stone Nicole (Autor), Conley Mary (Autor), Kirke Peadar N (Autor), Shane Barry (Autor), Scott John M (Autor), Brody Lawrence C (Autor)
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• Publicado: BMC, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neural tube defects (NTDs) are common birth defects (~1 in 1000 pregnancies in the US and Europe) that have complex origins, including environmental and genetic factors. A low level of maternal folate is one well-established risk fac...