1 copy of C677T allele of MTHFR = 65% efficiency in processing folic acid |
Geno
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Mag
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Summary
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(C;C)
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0
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Common genotype: normal homocysteine levels
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(C;T)
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2.2
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1 copy of C677T allele of MTHFR = 65% efficiency in processing folic acid
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(T;T)
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2.8
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homozygous for C677T of MTHFR = 10-20% efficiency in processing folic acid = high homocysteine, low B12 and folate levels
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It is found in approximately
- 48% of Hispanic Americans
- 45% of Caucasian Americans
- 45% of Japanese
- 37% of Germans
- 29% of Asians
- 24% of African Americans
- 12% of Sub-Saharan Africans