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In Chap. 1 folate metabolism was introduced and the important role computational modelling played in augmenting our understanding of the nutritional biochemistry underpinning this system was highlighted. In this chapter a computational model will be used to explore the intricacies of this system.
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Mc Auley, M.T. (2019). Modelling Folate Metabolism and DNA Methylation. In: Computer Modelling for Nutritionists. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39994-2_8
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