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Colorectal cancer and genetic polymorphisms of CYP1A1, GSTM1 and GSTT1: a case-control study in the Grampian region of Scotland.
International journal of cancer - 1 Nov 2006
Little Julian, Sharp Linda, Masson Lindsey F, Brockton Nigel T, Cotton Seonaidh C, Haites Neva E, Cassidy Jim
Abstract excerpt
Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A1 is involved in the metabolism of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) that are derived from meat intake and tobacco smoking. Expression of the CYP1A1 gene is induced by compounds present in cruciferous vegetables. The glutathione S-transferases play a central role in the detoxification of carcinogens, including PAHs. We investigated the association between colorectal cancer and three...
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