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XRCC1 polymorphism and lung cancer risk in relation to tobacco smoking.
International journal of molecular medicine - 1 Oct 2005
Schneider Joachim, Classen Vera, Bernges Ulrike, Philipp Monika
Abstract excerpt
DNA repair plays a critical role in protecting the genome of the cell from carcinogens or ionising radiation. Reduced DNA-repair capacity can increase susceptibility to occupational-induced cancer. Three coding polymorphisms at codons 194, 280, and 399 in X-ray cross complementing group 1 (XRCC1) DNA-repair gene have been identified, and it is possible that these polymorphisms may affect DNA- repair capacity and...
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