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Hyperhomocysteinemia

Condition in which the plasma levels of homocysteine and related metabolites are elevated (>13.9 μmol/l). Hyperhomocysteinemia can be familial or acquired. Development of the acquired hyperhomocysteinemia is mostly associated with vitamins B and/or folate deficiency (e.g., PERNICIOUS ANEMIA, vitamin malabsorption). Familial hyperhomocysteinemia often results in a more severe elevation of total homocysteine and excretion into the urine, resulting in HOMOCYSTINURIA. Hyperhomocysteinemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, osteoporotic fractures and complications during pregnancy.
Also Known As:
Hyperhomocysteinemias
Networked: 3797 relevant articles (123 outcomes, 521 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Chronic Kidney Failure (Chronic Renal Failure)
2. Vitamin B 12 Deficiency (Vitamin B12 Deficiency)
3. Memory Disorders (Memory Loss)
4. Cardiovascular Diseases (Cardiovascular Disease)
5. Thrombosis (Thrombus)

Experts

1. Tyagi, Suresh C: 67 articles (02/2021 - 01/2003)
2. Tyagi, Neetu: 39 articles (01/2019 - 07/2005)
3. Janel, Nathalie: 36 articles (01/2022 - 03/2003)
4. Sun, Andy: 33 articles (07/2022 - 07/2018)
5. Wu, Yu-Hsueh: 32 articles (07/2022 - 07/2018)
6. Wyse, Angela T S: 31 articles (11/2022 - 12/2002)
7. Wu, Yang-Che: 29 articles (07/2022 - 07/2018)
8. Chiang, Chun-Pin: 26 articles (07/2022 - 09/2018)
9. Wang, Xian: 25 articles (11/2022 - 11/2004)
10. Lentz, Steven R: 25 articles (01/2020 - 09/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Hyperhomocysteinemia:
1. Folic Acid (Vitamin M)FDA LinkGeneric
2. HomocysteineIBA
3. Vitamin B 12 (Cyanocobalamin)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Methionine (L-Methionine)FDA Link
5. VitaminsIBA
6. Vitamin B Complex (B Vitamins)IBA
7. IronIBA
8. MelatoninIBA
9. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
10. CollagenIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
3. Heart Transplantation (Grafting, Heart)
4. Intraperitoneal Injections
5. Protein-Restricted Diet (Diet, Protein Restricted)