Hyperhomocysteinaemia is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis. It is often related to low levels of vitamin B12 and/or folate, enzymatic co-factors of methionine metabolism. Atrophic gastritis, often caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, may impair vitamin absorption.

Santarelli, L., Gabrielli, M., Cremonini, F., Santoliquido, A., Candelli, M., Nista, E., Pola, P., Gasbarrini, G. B., Gasbarrini, A., Atrophic gastritis as a cause of hyperhomocysteinaemia, <<ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS>>, 2004; 19 (1): 107-111 [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/20899]

Atrophic gastritis as a cause of hyperhomocysteinaemia

Santarelli, Luca;Gabrielli, Maurizio;Cremonini, Filippo;Santoliquido, Angelo;Candelli, Marcello;Pola, Paolo;Gasbarrini, Giovanni Battista;Gasbarrini, Antonio
2004

Abstract

Hyperhomocysteinaemia is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis. It is often related to low levels of vitamin B12 and/or folate, enzymatic co-factors of methionine metabolism. Atrophic gastritis, often caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, may impair vitamin absorption.
2004
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Santarelli, L., Gabrielli, M., Cremonini, F., Santoliquido, A., Candelli, M., Nista, E., Pola, P., Gasbarrini, G. B., Gasbarrini, A., Atrophic gastritis as a cause of hyperhomocysteinaemia, <<ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS>>, 2004; 19 (1): 107-111 [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/20899]
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