Table VII.
Comparison of percent 5-methylcytosine in DNA by RFC1 genotype among Arkansas mothers and population-based NIMH repository controls
| % 5-methylcytosine (mean ± SD) | RFC1 AA | RFC1 AG | RFC1 GG | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas cohort | 3.51 ± 0.70 (n = 15) | 3.32 ± 0.81 (n = 26) | 2.97 ± 0.79 (n = 16) | 0.04 |
| Respository cohort | 4.61 ± 1.22 ( n=40) | 5.01 ± 0.71 (n=10) | 4.87 ± 0.45 (n=10) | NS |
NS: Not Significant