Periconceptional Folate Deficiency and Implications in Neural Tube Defects

Nutritional deficiencies are preventable etiological and epigenetic factors causing congenital abnormalities, first cause of infant mortality. Folate deficiency has a well-established teratogenic effect, leading to an increasing risk of neural tube defects. This paper highlights the most recent medi...

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Main Authors: J. Safi, L. Joyeux, G. E. Chalouhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Pregnancy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/295083