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Abstract
Homocysteine is a sensitive marker of folate and vitamin B12 deficiency. Numerous studies have confirmed the association between folate deficiency and depression. It is not completely understood whether homocysteine is solely a marker for folate deficiency or if it may play a more direct role in the expression of mood disorders. This review describes the biochemical, neurochemical and clinical correlations of folate deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia in relation to depression.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16109454 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2005.06.021
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry ISSN: 0278-5846 Impact factor: 5.067