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Polymorphism at the glutathione S-transferase P1 locus in Korean patients with perennial allergic rhinitis.
American journal of rhinology - 1 Jan 2000
Chung Yoo-Sam, Cha Heung-Eog, Kang Il-Gyu, Hwang You-Jin, Kim Seon-Tae
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BACKGROUND: Oxidative stresses, which induce the reactive oxygen species (ROS), can cause airway inflammation. The glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) protect cells against the effects of ROS. GSTP1 polymorphism may have some effect on allergic rhinitis. Therefore, we have compared the effects of G...
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