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Hyperhomocysteinemia in pediatric β-thalassemia: links to vitamin cofactor deficiencies and oxidative stress

Arzu Dadashova, Gunay Aliyeva, Rana Rahimova, Gulnara Azizova, Khayala Mammadova

Background: Homocysteine metabolism is crucial to maintaining vascular and metabolic homeostasis, yet its dysregulation in pediatric β-thalassemia major (β-TM) remains poorly understood.
Purpose: This study investigated the prevalence and determinants of hyperhomocysteinemia in pediatric β-TM with a focus on vitamin B9 (folate), B12, and B6 deficiencies, oxidative stress marker levels, and the impact of splenectomy. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted of...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2025.00556 [Accepted]

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