Article
Genetic polymorphism of CYP1A2 increases the risk of myocardial infarction.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Oct 2004
Cornelis M C, El-Sohemy A, Campos H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There is growing evidence that DNA damage caused by mutagens found in tobacco smoke may contribute to the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). In order to bind to DNA many mutagens require metabolic activation by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 1A1 or CYP1A2. The objective of this study...
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