The mechanism by which variants of folate receptor alpha could affect the frequency of neural tube defects during pregnancy. Introduction: Folic acid or folate is essential for the closure of neural tube in the developing fetus. The condition, in which the neural tube does not close, can lead to serious birth defects in the newborn child, making it almost impossible for the child to survive.

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The mechanism by which variants of folate receptor alpha could affect the frequency of neural tube defects during pregnancy.

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Folic acid or folate is essential for the closure of neural tube in the developing fetus. The condition, in which the neural tube does not close, can lead to serious birth defects in the newborn child, making it almost impossible for the child to survive.

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