Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene mutation in sickle cell anaemia patients in Lagos, Nigeria

Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene mutation in sickle cell anaemia patients in Lagos, Nigeria

INTRODUCTION: The significant causes of mortality among individuals with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) such as acute chest syndrome and cerebrovascular disease are related to vascular occlusion. Polymorphisms of the methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene in persons with sickle cell anaemia ha...

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Main Authors: Oluwaseun Olabisi Adelekan, Ebele Ifeyinwa Uche, Taiwo Modupe Balogun, Vincent Oluseye Osunkalu, Akinsegun Abduljaleel Akinbami, Kamal Ayobami Ismail, Mulikat Adesola Badiru, Adedoyin Owolabi Dosunmu, Omolara Risqat Kamson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2019-12-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
Subjects:
sickle cell anaemia
methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene mutation
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Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/34/213/pdf/213.pdf

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