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Glutathione S-transferase M1, T1, and P1 polymorphisms and prostate cancer risk in middle-aged men.
The Prostate - 1 Feb 2006
Agalliu Ilir, Langeberg Wendy J, Lampe Johanna W, Salinas Claudia A, Stanford Janet L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The glutathione S-transferase (GST) enzymes detoxify several carcinogens. Genetic polymorphisms in GSTM1, T1, and P1 (Ile105Val) have been associated with prostate cancer, however, results have been inconsistent across studies. METHODS: Data from a population-based case-control study in King County, Washington, were used to further evaluate the relationships between these GST polymorphisms and...
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