Mutation in this gene product that catalyzes the conversion of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate can lead to cardiovascular disease and complications in pregnancy.

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The gene product referred to in the question is methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR). Mutations in this gene have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and neural tube defects in pregnancy.

Mutation in This Gene Product That Catalyzes the Conversion of 5,10-Methylenetetrahydrofolate