Cystathionine β-synthase T833C/844INS68 polymorphism: a family-based study on mentally retarded children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) mediates conversion of homocysteine to cystathionine and deficiency in enzyme activity may lead to hyperhomocysteinemia/homocystinuria, which are often associated with mental retardation (MR). A large n...

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Main Authors: Mukhopadhyay Jotideb, Gangopadhyay Prasanta, Chattopadhyay Anindita, Sinha Swagata, Dutta Samikshan, Singh Manoranjan, Mukhopadhyay Kanchan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-12-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/1/1/25