Search for dissertations about: "mthfr polymorphism"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words mthfr polymorphism.
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1. Coffee and gene interaction. The effect on methionine and lipid metabolism
Abstract : Background: Different dietary factors influence the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), most likely in an interaction with genetic polymorphisms. The knowledge about such interactions is insufficient. Some observational studies have shown an association between coffee and CHD, others have not. Coffee consumption affects some CHD risk factors, e. READ MORE
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2. Homocysteine and vascular morbidity and dementia in women. A prospective population study
Abstract : Homocysteine and cardiovascular morbidity and dementia in women - A prospective population study Dimitri Edin Zylberstein Institute of Medicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Section of Primary Health Care, University of Gothenburg Abstract Purpose. The purpose of this thesis was to study cardiovascular morbidity and dementia in relation to homocysteine levels in women in a longitudinal, prospective population study over several decades. READ MORE
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3. Folate - Associations with breast cancer depending on intake, metabolism, genetic variation and estrogen receptor status
Abstract : Folate is a B-vitamin that may influence cancer development via its role as methyl donor for DNA synthesis and methylation. Plant foods contain many bioactive compounds including folate and fiber. Results from the Malmö Diet and Cancer (MDC) cohort indicate lower breast cancer risk at high fiber intake. READ MORE
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4. Prognostic and predictive factors in colorectal cancer
Abstract : Aim: The aim of the thesis was to study prognostic and predictive factors in patients treated for colorectal cancer (CRC). Method: In paper I, a retrospective comparison was made between the patients treated in 1999 (n=180) with those treated in 2004 (n=175). READ MORE
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5. Homocysteine and its determinants in relation to cardiovascular risk factors and myocardial infarction
Abstract : Background: Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke, are the leading cause of illness and death and constitute a significant part of the disease burden in Sweden and Western Europe. Age, hypertension, smoking, obesity, dyslipoproteinemia, diabetes, and impaired renal function are considered established risk factors for CVD. READ MORE