Periconceptional Folate Deficiency and Implications in Neural Tube Defects
Nutritional deficiencies are preventable etiological and epigenetic factors causing congenital abnormalities, first cause of infant mortality. Folate deficiency has a well-established teratogenic effect, leading to an increasing risk of neural tube defects. This paper highlights the most recent medi...
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Main Authors: | J. Safi (Author), L. Joyeux (Author), G. E. Chalouhi (Author) |
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Hindawi Limited,
2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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