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

• Main Authors: Kyung Lim Yoon (Author), Jin Hee Ko (Author), Kye Shik Shim (Author), Mi Young Han (Author), Sung Ho Cha (Author), Su Kang Kim (Author), Joo Ho Jung (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Pediatric Society, 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: 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...