Homocysteine as an Endogenous Toxin in Cardiovascular Disease

This chapter contains sections titled: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Overview of Atherosclerosis Homocysteine Metabolism Hyperhomocysteinemia and CVD Genetic Causes of Hyperhomocysteinemia Recent Studies Potential Mechanisms through which Hyperhomocysteinemia Contributes to Atherogenesis Conclusions References Cardiovascular Disease Risk Overview of Atherosclerosis Homocysteine Metabolism Hyperhomocysteinemia and CVD Genetic Causes of Hyperhomocysteinemia Recent Studies Potential Mechanisms through which Hyperhomocysteinemia Contributes to Atherogenesis Conclusions References