| Hyperhomocysteinemia and pregnancy--review of our present understanding and therapeutic implications. | |
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PMID: 11074137 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Homocysteine results from the transmethylation of methionine. Its metabolism depends primarily on three enzymes and several vitamin cofactors. Genetic abnormality in these enzymes or deficiency of these vitamins lead to hyperhomocysteinemia (HHCh). HHCh is usually biologically defined by a fasting value >15 micromol/l. HHCh belongs among the congenital hypercoagulable states and is a long-known vascular disease risk factor. The discovery that HHCh may also be responsible for several pregnancy complications has only recently been made. Studies in this area are still scarce and report on limited numbers of patients. It nevertheless appears clear that HHCh is associated with the syndromes of repeated miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, placenta abruptio, thromboembolic events, neural tube defects, and perhaps with fetal death-in-utero and intra-uterine growth retardation. Supplementation with vitamin B9 can reduce plasma HC levels, and is thus recommended in patients with HHCh. The prevention of thromboembolic events during pregnancy by anticoagulant treatment is also desirable in these patients. |
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Authors:
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Y Aubard; N Darodes; M Cantaloube |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology Volume: 93 ISSN: 0301-2115 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. Publication Date: 2000 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-01-04 Completed Date: 2001-01-04 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375672 Medline TA: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Country: IRELAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 157-65 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHU Dupuytren 2 av. Martin-Luther-King 87042 Limoges, Cedex, France. yaubard@compuserve.com |
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Abortion, Habitual
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etiology Anticoagulants / therapeutic use Female Fetal Death / etiology Fetal Growth Retardation / etiology Homocysteine / blood* Humans Neural Tube Defects / etiology Pre-Eclampsia / etiology Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / blood, therapy* Venous Thrombosis / etiology |
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0/Anticoagulants; 454-28-4/Homocysteine |
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