Neural Tube Defects, Folic Acid and Methylation
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are common complex congenital malformations resulting from failure of the neural tube closure during embryogenesis. It is established that folic acid supplementation decreases the prevalence of NTDs, which has led to national public health policies regarding folic acid. To...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-09-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/10/9/4352 |