Plasma homocysteine and S-adenosylmethionine in erythrocytes as determinants of carotid intima-media thickness: different effects in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals The Hoorn Study

A. Becker, R.M.A. Henry, P.J. Kostense, C. Jakobs, T. Teerlink, S. Zweegman, J.M. Dekker, G. Nijpels, R.J. Heine, L.M. Bouter, Y.M. Smulders, C.D.A. Stehouwer

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    Abstract

    Objective: Hyperhomocysteinemia is a risk factor for atherothrombosis. Through unknown mechanisms, individuals with type 2 diabetes appear particularly susceptible. We determined whether components of homocysteine metabolism are associated with intima-media thickness in individuals with and without type 2 diabetes. Methods and results: In a cross-sectional design, we studied 231 Caucasian individuals, 60.6% having type 2 diabetes. We measured fasting homocysteine, vitamin B
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)323-330
    JournalAtherosclerosis
    Volume169
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2003

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