folate
AmericanEtymology
Origin of folate
First recorded in 1940–1945; fol(ic acid) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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Low folate can raise homocysteine, a blood marker that has been associated with cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline, though this does not prove that folate supplements prevent either.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026
However, these antibodies have been designed to spot markings - called folate receptor alpha - that appear on the outside of some ovarian cancer cells.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
It is given to some cancer patients receiving treatments that kill cancer cells by blocking folate pathways.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
On Tuesday the FDA said it was in fact approving use of leucovorin for a rare condition called cerebral folate deficiency but not for autism.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
Cabbage is rich in Vitamin C and folate, “which is important for DNA synthesis, for your cells to reproduce themselves,” Beitchman explains.
From Salon ● Feb. 21, 2026
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