CBS promoter hypermethylation increases the risk of hypertension and stroke
Clinics; 74 (), 2019
OBJECTIVES: Cystathionine β-synthase is a major enzyme in the metabolism of plasma homocysteine. Hyperhomocysteinemia is positively associated with hypertension and stroke. The present study was performed to examine the possible effects of Cystathionine β-synthase promoter methylation on the de...
Factores de Edad, Pueblo Asiatico/genética, Biomarcadores/metabolismo, Estudios de Casos y Controles, Cistationina betasintasa/metabolismo, Metilación de ADN, Homocisteína/metabolismo, Hipertensión/enzimología, Regiones Promotoras Genéticas, Medición de Riesgo, Factores Sexuales, Accidente Cerebrovascular/enzimología