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ArticleJournal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India2021

Epigenetic Modification in Methylene Tetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) Gene of Women with Pre-eclampsia.

V O Osunkalu, I A Taiwo, C C Makwe, A A Abiola, R A Quao, R I Anorlu

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Article in Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

V O OsunkaluDepartment of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-9615-7832
I A TaiwoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
C C MakweDepartment of Cell Biology and Genetics, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
A A AbiolaDepartment of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
R A QuaoDepartment of Community Health and Primary Care, Lagos, Nigeria.
R I AnorluDepartment of Cell Biology and Genetics, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
University of Lagos · NGLagos State Health Service Commission · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGenetic and epigenetic factors play significant roles in the aetio-pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia (PE). The effects may vary across racial and geographical boundaries. The role of epigenetic modification in pre-eclampsia was studied among African populations in Lagos, Nigeria. AIM AND

objectivesThis study aimed to determine the pattern of Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene (MTHFR) CpG island methylation in pre-eclampsia, and evaluate associated covariates. METHODOLOGY: This study was an observational, cross-sectional, study conducted at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital and the Lagos State Island Maternity Hospital. A total of 400 pregnant women consisting of 200 pregnant women diagnosed with pre-eclampsia (study group) and 200 pregnant normotensive and apparently healthy women (control group) were recruited for the study. Demographic and clinical histories were obtained through questionnaires. The DNA Methylation status of the CpG Island in promoter region of the MTHFR gene was assessed using bisulphite conversion and methylation specific PCR method. The biochemical parameters measured in the study were: red cell folate, vitamin B12, plasma homocysteine (Hcy) and methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase enzyme level.

resultsHomozygous MTHFR CpG island hypomethylation pattern was significantly associated with pre-eclampsia (

conclusionEpigenetic modification plays significant role in the pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia.

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EpigeneticsHomocysteineMethylationMethylene tetrahydrofolate reductasePre-eclampsia

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PMID33814799
PMCPMC7960825
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