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Molecular epidemiology of human cancer: biomarkers of genotoxic exposure and susceptibility.
Journal of environmental pathology, toxicology and oncology : official organ of the International Society for Environmental Toxicology and Cancer - 1 Jan 2001
Grant S G
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The new field of molecular epidemiology investigates the link between toxic exposure and an associated health effect by defining presumptive intermediate stages in the development of the disease based on known mechanisms. In the development of malignancy, these steps may involve exposure to known mutagens and carcinogens, internalization and potential metabolism of a chemical agent, characterization of the...
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