[Homocysteine: a cardiovascular risk factor?].
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.
Suter
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PM
Medizinische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital Zürich.
Häsler
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Locher
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Vetter
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D000818:Animals; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006710:Homocysteine / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors
D006710:Homocysteine