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

Published 19/11/2016
Modified 28/08/2024

Background

Folate and cobalamin are essential cofactors for homocysteine (HCY) metabolism. Hyperhomocysteinemia, a multifactorial condition, may reflect B vitamin deficiency and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, and neurodegenerative and chronic gastrointestinal diseases in humans. Hyperhomocysteinemia has been reported in Greyhounds with suspected chronic enteropathy.

Objectives

To evaluate the frequencies of and the association between hypofolatemia and hyperhomocysteinemia in Greyhounds.

Author
Dr. Guillermo Couto

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