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Allelic polymorphism of GSTM1 and NAT2 genes modifies dietary-induced DNA damage in colorectal mucosa.
European journal of cancer prevention : the official journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP) - 1 Dec 2000
Kiss I, Sándor J, Ember I
Abstract excerpt
Typically, cancer is caused by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. In colorectal carcinogenesis, diet and nutritional habits are the most important external risk determinants. Allelic polymorphisms of certain metabolizing enzymes may have an influence on cancer risk by modifying the concentration of active carcinogenic compounds in the body. In the present study we investigated the interaction...
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