Publications by authors named "Lauren DeVos"

Objective : The aim of this work was to fine-map the region 6q23.1, which obtained suggestive linkage signal (logarithm of the odds [LOD] score = 2.22 under a recessive model) to cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL±P) in our previous genome-wide linkage scan to identify possible genetic variants that may contribute to CL±P.

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Background: Folate is an essential nutrient that supports nucleotide synthesis and biological methylation reactions. Diminished folate status results in chromosome breakage and is associated with several diseases, including colorectal cancer. Folate status is also inversely related to plasma homocysteine concentrations -- a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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