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CYP2C9 and UGT1A6 genotypes modulate the protective effect of aspirin on colon adenoma risk.
Cancer research - 1 May 2001
Bigler J, Whitton J, Lampe J W, Fosdick L, Bostick R M, Potter J D
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Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has a protective effect on the incidence of colon neoplasia. However, polymorphisms in NSAID-metabolizing enzymes may alter this effect. NSAIDs, particularly aspirin, are glucuronidated by UGT1A6 and some classes of NSAIDs are also meta...
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