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Influence of the glutathione s-transferase gene polymorphisms on the susceptibility to basal cell skin carcinoma.
Revista medica de Chile - 1 Mar 2007
Leite Janaína L, Morari Elaine C, Granja Fabiana, Campos Gabriela M, Guilhen Ana C T, Ward Laura S
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BACKGROUND: The identification of groups at high risk is fundamental to determine preventive strategies for skin cancer. Destructive reactive oxygen species produced by UVA or chemical carcinogens are metabolized by a series of enzymes. Polymorphisms of genes encoding for these enzymes may produce defective proteins with a diminished ability to detoxify a wide range of carcinogens. AIMS: To ascertain the...
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