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The role of N-acetyltransferase-2 and glutathione S-transferase on the risk and aggressiveness of bladder cancer.
Anticancer research - 1 Jan 2000
Giannakopoulos Xenofon, Charalabopoulos Konstantin, Baltogiannis Dimitrios, Chatzikiriakidou Anthi, Alamanos Yannis, Georgiou Ioannis, Evangelou Angelos, Agnantis Niki, Sofikitis Nikolaos
Abstract excerpt
N-acetyltransferase-2 (NAT-2) and Glutathione-S-transferase M1 and T1 (GSTM1 and GSTT1) polymorphism have been implicated in the detoxification of urothelial carcinogens, such as arylamines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The results of epidemiological studies examining the role of NAT-2, GSTM1 and GSTT1 genotypes on the risk factors for bladder cancer were controversial, although suggesting that there may...
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