Methylation, Lifestyle and Genes in the Pathogenesis and Prevention of Human Congenital Heart Diseases

Driel, L.M.J.W. (Lydi) van

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Methylation, Lifestyle and Genes in the Pathogenesis and Prevention of Human Congenital Heart Diseases

Authors: L.M.J.W. (Lydi) van Driel
Publication date: 3 November 2009
Publisher: Up until now, only approximately 15% of the CHD can be attributed to a known cause. The remaining 85% is thought to result from interactions between genetic predispositions and periconception environmental exposures. Folate, a B vitamin involved in

Abstract

Up until now, only approximately 15% of the CHD can be attributed to a known cause. The remaining 85% is thought to result from interactions between genetic predispositions and periconception environmental exposures. Folate, a B vitamin involved i