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Determinants of Plasma Homocysteine

Homocysteine is a sulphur containing amino acid formed from the metabolism of the essential amino acid methionine. High levels of homocysteine in the plasma have been identified as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Homocysteine metabolism depends on a … Continue reading

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