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MTHFR and epilepsy are reported together in 5 articles.

Gene

MTHFR

HGNC
HGNC:7436
81articles
81mentions
7variants with confirmed gene link
Most co-reported phenotypes (articles)
Reported variants (articles · ClinVar status)
Phenotype

Epilepsy

HPO
HP:0001250
2,084articles
2,084mentions
12co-reported genes shown
Most co-reported genes (articles)

Counts are literature co-mentions in SaudiVarKB, not clinical or causal assertions. Gene details: HGNC; variant status: ClinVar via dbSNP.

Publications

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TypeEntitySource evidenceConfidenceExtractor
geneMTHFR“BACKGROUND: Studies have linked the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) c.665C > T (rs1801133) with hyperhomocysteinemia.”0.98hgnc_dict_v1
phenotypeepilepsy“The association of this variant with seizures was moderate (OR: 1.51, 95 % CI: 1.13-2.02, p = 0.009).”0.93phenotype_alias_lexicon_v2
phenotypeintellectual disability“MTHFR rs1801133 variant demonstrated ≥4.49-fold increased risk for respiratory distress, recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), ischemic stroke, autism, global developmental delay, dysplasia, myoclonic jerks, intellectual disability, aggressive behavior, motor delay, Alzheimer's, cerebellar atrophy, failure to thrive, cerebral atrophy, increased tendon reflexes, and spasticity (p < 0.0001).”0.98phenotype_alias_lexicon_v2
phenotypedevelopmental delay“MTHFR rs1801133 variant demonstrated ≥4.49-fold increased risk for respiratory distress, recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), ischemic stroke, autism, global developmental delay, dysplasia, myoclonic jerks, intellectual disability, aggressive behavior, motor delay, Alzheimer's, cerebellar atrophy, failure to thrive, cerebral atrophy, increased tendon reflexes, and spasticity (p < 0.0001).”0.98phenotype_alias_lexicon_v2

Pharmacogenetics of anti-seizure medications in Arab countries: a comprehensive review.

PMID 40667778 | PMCID PMC12269706 | DOI 10.1080/20565623.2025.2528490 · Future science OA · 2025 · 5 validated mentions
TypeEntitySource evidenceConfidenceExtractor
geneMTHFR“In populations across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, and Iraq, genetic testing for variants in genes like MTHFR, MDR1, ABCB1, miR-146a, GABARG2, IL-1β, EPHX1, and CYP3A422 can predict drug resistance, and response, improve drug dosing, and minimize ADRs.”0.98hgnc_dict_v1
phenotypeepilepsy“Epilepsy, a prevalent neurological disorder, is characterized by recurring seizures due to atypical neural activity, impacting millions globally.”0.98phenotype_alias_lexicon_v2
geneABCB1“In populations across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, and Iraq, genetic testing for variants in genes like MTHFR, MDR1, ABCB1, miR-146a, GABARG2, IL-1β, EPHX1, and CYP3A422 can predict drug resistance, and response, improve drug dosing, and minimize ADRs.”0.98hgnc_dict_v1
geneEPHX1“In populations across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, and Iraq, genetic testing for variants in genes like MTHFR, MDR1, ABCB1, miR-146a, GABARG2, IL-1β, EPHX1, and CYP3A422 can predict drug resistance, and response, improve drug dosing, and minimize ADRs.”0.98hgnc_dict_v1
TypeEntitySource evidenceConfidenceExtractor
geneMTHFR“Association of Polymorphism of the Methyl Tetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) Gene with Anti-Seizure Medication Response in Pediatric Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.”0.98hgnc_dict_v1
phenotypeepilepsy“Although over 20 anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are commercially available, nearly one-third of patients develop drug-resistant epilepsy.”0.98phenotype_alias_lexicon_v2
populationSaudi Arabia, Jeddah“Association of Polymorphism of the Methyl Tetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) Gene with Anti-Seizure Medication Response in Pediatric Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods This was a multicenter, retrospective, case-control study of 101 children with epilepsy and 59 healthy children in Jeddah. Conclusion This is the first pharmacogenetic study of MTHFR in patients with epilepsy in Saudi Arabia that found no significant association between the MTHFR SNP rs1801133 and gene susceptibility and drug responsiveness.”0.95saudi_context_rules_v1
variantrs1801133“We evaluated the association between the clinical features and the methyl tetrahydrofolate (MTHFR) rs1801133 polymorphism and ASMs response among pediatric patients with epilepsy.”0.90hgvs_regex_v1

Effects of MTHFR and ABCC2 gene polymorphisms on antiepileptic drug responsiveness in Jordanian epileptic patients.

PMID 31354331 | PMCID PMC6572658 | DOI 10.2147/PGPM.S211490 · Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine · 2019 · 7 validated mentions
TypeEntitySource evidenceConfidenceExtractor
geneMTHFR“Effects of MTHFR and ABCC2 gene polymorphisms on antiepileptic drug responsiveness in Jordanian epileptic patients.”0.98hgnc_dict_v1
phenotypeepilepsy“BACKGROUND: Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases with unclear etiology where its genetic background and treatment regime still need further exploration.”0.98phenotype_alias_lexicon_v2
geneABCC2“Effects of MTHFR and ABCC2 gene polymorphisms on antiepileptic drug responsiveness in Jordanian epileptic patients.”0.98hgnc_dict_v1
variantrs1801133“Custom platform array was used to genotype the genetic polymorphisms within MTHFR (rs1801133) and ABCC2 (rs717620, rs3740066, rs2273697) genes.”0.90hgvs_regex_v1

Impact of MTHFR (C677T) gene polymorphism on antiepileptic drug monotherapy in North Indian epileptic population.

PMID 26142939 | PMCID PMC6152547 | DOI 10.5144/0256-4947.2015.51 · Annals of Saudi medicine · 2015 · 3 validated mentions
TypeEntitySource evidenceConfidenceExtractor
geneMTHFR“Impact of MTHFR (C677T) gene polymorphism on antiepileptic drug monotherapy in North Indian epileptic population.”0.98hgnc_dict_v1
phenotypeepilepsy“CONCLUSION: The result confirmed that hyperhomocysteinemia is common in adults receiving AED treatment for epilepsy with toxicity and non-toxicity groups.”0.98phenotype_alias_lexicon_v2
variantC677T“Impact of MTHFR (C677T) gene polymorphism on antiepileptic drug monotherapy in North Indian epileptic population.”0.82literature_variant_regex_v2