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Genetic Polymorphism Plus Other Factors Increase Congenital Heart Defect Risk
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Title Genetic Polymorphism Plus Other Factors Increase Congenital Heart Defect Risk
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576632?src=rss
Description A nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) polymorphism in association with periconception exposure to medicines and low dietary nicotinamide intake markedly increases the risk for congenital heart defects, according to a report in the June issue of the European Heart Journal. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Pathology and Lab Medicine
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Date Jun 27, 2008
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