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Genetic polymorphism in myeloperoxidase but not GSTM1 is associated with risk of lung squamous cell carcinoma in a Chinese population.
International journal of cancer - 20 Nov 2002
Lu Wenfu, Xing Deyin, Qi Jun, Tan Wen, Miao Xiaoping, Lin Dongxin
Abstract excerpt
Myeloperoxidase (MPO), an enzyme derived from neutrophils, metabolically activates a wide range of carcinogens, whereas glutathione S-transferase M1 (GSTM1) detoxifies various electrophilic metabolites. A -463G-->A polymorphism in the promoter region of the MPO gene diminishes the expression of MPO and has been consistently shown to be associated with reduced risk of lung cancer in different ethnic populations....
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