The Implication of a Polymorphism in the Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene in Homocysteine Metabolism and Related Civilisation Diseases

This review article examines the impact of MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) polymorphisms, specifically the C677T variant, on homocysteine metabolism and its association with various health risks, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neural tube defects. The T/T genotype is linked to higher homocysteine levels, which increases the risk for these conditions, particularly