Hyperhomocysteinemia in Greyhounds and its Association with Hypofolatemia and Other Clinicopathologic Variables

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Authors

Romy M. Heilmann · Texas College

Niels Grützner · University of Bern

M.C. Iazbik · The Ohio State University

Rosana Lopes · Texas A&M University System

Cory Seth Bridges · Texas College

Jan S. Suchodolski · Texas College

C. Guillermo Couto ·

Abstract

Hyperhomocysteinemia occurs frequently in the Greyhound population. Its association with hypofolatemia suggests decreased intracellular availability of B vitamins, but the functional implications warrant further investigation. Hyperhomocysteinemia in Greyhounds potentially may serve as a spontaneous canine model to further investigate hyperhomocysteinemia in humans.

Topics & Keywords

Folate and B Vitamins Research Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders Urological Disorders and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Volume 31, Issue 1, pp. 109-116

DOI: 10.1111/jvim.14597

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