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Combined effects of glutathione S-transferase polymorphisms and thyroid cancer risk.
Cancer genetics and cytogenetics - 1 May 2004
Gaspar Jorge, Rodrigues Sónia, Gil Octávia Monteiro, Manita Isabel, Ferreira Teresa Cruz, Limbert Edward, Gonçalves Luzia, Pina Julieta Esperança, Rueff José
Abstract excerpt
Since exposure to ionizing radiation, a risk factor for thyroid cancer, may produce genotoxins potentially eliminated by glutathione-S-transferases, we conducted a case control study to evaluate the role of the GSTM1- and GSTT1-null genotypes and GSTP1 polymorphisms in thyroid cancer. The frequency of GSTP1 Ile/Ile, GSTM1-, and GSTT1-null genotypes was increased in cancer patients when compared with control...
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