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Genetic polymorphisms of manganese-superoxide dismutase and glutathione-S-transferase in chronic alcoholic pancreatitis.
Mutagenesis - 1 Sept 2007
Osterreicher Christoph H, Schultheiss Jürgen, Wehler Markus, Homann Nils, Hellerbrand Claus, Künzli Beat, Friess Helmut, Seitz Helmut K, Stickel Felix
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Chronic alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for the development of chronic pancreatitis. However, chronic pancreatitis occurs only in a minority of heavy drinkers. This variability may be due to yet unidentified genetic factors. Several enzymes involved in the degradation of reactive oxida...
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