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Genetic predictors of acute toxicities related to radiation therapy following lumpectomy for breast cancer: a case-series study.
Breast cancer research : BCR - 1 Jan 2006
Ambrosone Christine B, Tian Chunqiao, Ahn Jiyoung, Kropp Silke, Helmbold Irmgard, von Fournier Dietrich, Haase Wulf, Sautter-Bihl Marie Luise, Wenz Frederik, Chang-Claude Jenny
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INTRODUCTION: The cytotoxic effects of radiation therapy are mediated primarily through increased formation of hydroxyl radicals and reactive oxygen species, which can damage cells, proteins and DNA; the glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) function to protect against oxidative stress. We hypothesized that polymorphisms encoding reduced or absent activity in the GSTs might result in greater risk for...
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