Reference - PMID:22754237 - Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase mutations, a genetic cause for familial recurrent neural tube defects.
Reference summary
- PubMed ID
- PMID:22754237
- Title
- Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase mutations, a genetic cause for familial recurrent neural tube defects.
- Authors
- Yaliwal LV, Desai RM
- Citation
- Indian J Hum Genet 2012 Jan;18(1):122-4
- Publication year
- 2012
- Abstract
- Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene mutations have been implicated as risk factors for neural tube defects (NTDs). The best-characterized MTHFR genetic mutation 677C→T is associated with a 2-4 fold increased risk of NTD if patient is homozygous for this mutation. This risk factor is modulated by folate levels in the body. A second mutation in the MTHFR gene is an A→C transition at position 1298. The 1298A→C mutation is also a risk factor for NTD, but with a smaller relative risk than 677C→T mutation. Under conditions of low folate intake or high folate requirements, such as pregnancy, this mutation could become of clinical importance. We present a case report with MTHFR genetic mutation, who presented with recurrent familial pregnancy losses due to anencephaly/NTDs.
