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Journal of Medical Postgraduates
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(12): 310-314, 2017.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-511383
ABSTRACT
Nonsyndromic cleft of lip with or without palate ( NSCL/P ) is one of the most common congenital birth defects in the maxillofacial region and it is related to genetic factors and environment .Folic acid deficiency , metabolic disorder and the genetic polymorphisms of key metabolic enzymes may be the important factors contributing to NSCL /P .Maternal folic acid intake may reduce the risk of non syndrome cleft lip and palate .This article will review the relationship among the metabolism of folic acid , the genetic polymorphisms of key enzymes in folate metabolism and NSCL /P .