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- Title
The association between atopy and factors influencing folate metabolism: is low folate status causally related to the development of atopy?
- Authors
Husemoen, Lise Lotte N; Toft, Ulla; Fenger, Mogens; Jørgensen, Torben; Johansen, Niels; Linneberg, Allan
- Abstract
Deficiency of folate has been associated with several disorders characterized by enhanced activation of the cellular immune system (non-allergic th1 type immune response). Whether folate status is also associated with atopic disease (allergic th2 type immune response) is unknown. We aimed at examining the association between atopy and markers of impaired folate metabolism, i.e. MTHFR(C677T) genotype, plasma total homocysteine, and dietary intakes of methionine, folates, and vitamins B12, B6, and B2.
- Publication
International journal of epidemiology, 2006, Vol 35, Issue 4, p954
- ISSN
0300-5771
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/ije/dyl094