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- noun biochemistry A
coenzyme , formed by reduction offolic acid , involved in the biosynthesis ofpurines
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Examples
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If it says "folic acid" then find another vitamin that has the words "L 5 methyl-tetrahydrofolate" or "5 formyl tetrahydrofolate" on the label.
Mark Hyman, MD: Nutrition Tips: Folic Acid: Killer or Cure-All? 2010
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MTX keeps the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase from forming another compound called “tetrahydrofolate” which is needed for cell reproduction.
Psoriasis Guru » Blog Archive » How Does Methotrexate Work? 2009
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Prothrombin gene mutation, homozygous methyl tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene mutation and deficiencies of coagulation inhibitor Protein C, Protein S and Antithrombin III.
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