title: [Homocysteine: a cardiovascular risk factor?].
abstract: Elevated plasma homocysteine levels may lead to an increased risk for atherosclerosis. Besides genetic factors a deficiency of folate, vitamin B6 and/or vitamin B12 may lead to an increase in the plasma concentration of this sulfur containing amino acid. Homocysteine may enhance by several direct and/or indirect mechanisms the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. In this review selected aspects of homocysteine in relation to clinical practice will be discussed.
authors: Medizinische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital Zürich.
authors: P M
authors: PM
authors: Suter
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Häsler
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Locher
authors: W
authors: W
authors: Vetter
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006710:Homocysteine / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D006710:Homocysteine