Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism 677C>T is associated with peripheral arterial disease in type 2 diabetes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Individuals with diabetes are twice as likely to develop peripheral arterial disease (PAD), the manifestation of extensive atherosclerosis throughout the lower extremities. One putative determinant of PAD is the 677C>T polymorphis...

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Main Authors: Hanley Anthony JG, Harris Stewart B, Zinman Bernard, Mamakeesick Mary, Pollex Rebecca L, Hegele Robert A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-11-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/4/1/17