Polymorphisms of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase are not a risk factor for Kawasaki disease in the Korean population

• मुख्य लेखकों: Kyung Lim Yoon (लेखक), Jin Hee Ko (लेखक), Kye Shik Shim (लेखक), Mi Young Han (लेखक), Sung Ho Cha (लेखक), Su Kang Kim (लेखक), Joo Ho Jung (लेखक)
• स्वरूप: पुस्तक
• प्रकाशित: Korean Pediatric Society, 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• विषय: article
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PurposeHyperhomocysteinemia is known as a risk factor for atherosclerosis. Preclinical arteriosclerosis is noted and premature atherosclerosis is known to be accelerated in Kawasaki disease (KD) patients. Genetic polymorphisms in the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene result in el...