Methylenetetrahydrofolate (MTHFR), the one-carbon cycle, and cardiovascular risks

S Raghubeer, TE Matsha - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
The 5-10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) enzyme is vital for cellular
homeostasis due to its key functions in the one-carbon cycle, which include methionine and …

Homocysteine–from disease biomarker to disease prevention

AD Smith, H Refsum - Journal of internal medicine, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
We have reviewed the literature and have identified more than 100 diseases or conditions
that are associated with raised concentrations of plasma total homocysteine. The …

One-carbon metabolism in health and disease

GS Ducker, JD Rabinowitz - Cell metabolism, 2017 - cell.com
One-carbon (1C) metabolism, mediated by the folate cofactor, supports multiple
physiological processes. These include biosynthesis (purines and thymidine), amino acid …

Endothelial functions

S Godo, H Shimokawa - Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular …, 2017 - Am Heart Assoc
The endothelium plays important roles in modulating vascular tone by synthesizing and
releasing a variety of endothelium-derived relaxing factors, including vasodilator …

[HTML][HTML] Biomarkers of endothelial activation and dysfunction in cardiovascular diseases

J Zhang - Reviews in cardiovascular medicine, 2022 - imrpress.com
Endothelial activation and dysfunction is an important contributor to atherosclerosis,
cardiovascular diseases and cardiorenal syndrome. Endothelial dysfunction is also linked …

Guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke: a statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

JF Meschia, C Bushnell, B Boden-Albala, LT Braun… - Stroke, 2014 - Am Heart Assoc
The aim of this updated statement is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based
recommendations on the prevention of stroke among individuals who have not previously …

Guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke and transient ischemic attack: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart …

WN Kernan, B Ovbiagele, HR Black, DM Bravata… - Stroke, 2014 - Am Heart Assoc
The aim of this updated guideline is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based
recommendations on the prevention of future stroke among survivors of ischemic stroke or …

[HTML][HTML] Intermediate role of gut microbiota in vitamin B nutrition and its influences on human health

Z Wan, J Zheng, Z Zhu, L Sang, J Zhu, S Luo… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Vitamin B consists of a group of water-soluble micronutrients that are mainly derived from
the daily diet. They serve as cofactors, mediating multiple metabolic pathways in humans. As …

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T polymorphism: epidemiology, metabolism and the associated diseases

SC Liew, ED Gupta - European journal of medical genetics, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract The Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T polymorphism is
associated with various diseases (vascular, cancers, neurology, diabetes, psoriasis, etc) …

The role of nutrients in reducing the risk for noncommunicable diseases during aging

MJ Bruins, P Van Dael, M Eggersdorfer - nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
An increasing aging population worldwide accounts for a growing share of
noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) of the overall social and economic burden. Dietary and …