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Polymorphisms in GSTP1, GSTM1, and GSTT1 and susceptibility to colorectal cancer.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Apr 1999
Welfare M, Monesola Adeokun A, Bassendine M F, Daly A K
Abstract excerpt
Polymorphisms in glutathione S-transferase (GSTs) may predispose to colorectal cancer through deficient detoxification of environmental carcinogens, although previous results are conflicting. A study with 178 matched case-control pairs was conducted to determine the effect of the GSTT1 and GSTM1 null genotypes and polymorphisms in GSTP1 on colorectal cancer susceptibility. In a secondary analysis, we examined...
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