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Glutathione S-transferase polymorphisms in children with myeloid leukemia: a Children's Cancer Group study.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jun 2000
Davies S M, Robison L L, Buckley J D, Radloff G A, Ross J A, Perentesis J P
Abstract excerpt
GSTM1 and GSTT1 are polymorphic genes. Absence of enzyme activity is due to homozygous inherited deletion of the gene, reducing detoxification of carcinogens such as epoxides and alkylating agents and potentially increasing cancer risk. We hypothesized that GST null genotype would increase risk of acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplasia (AML/MDS) in children. DNA was extracted from bone marrow slides of 292...
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