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Influence of glutathione S-transferase polymorphisms on genotoxic effects induced by tobacco smoke.
Mutation research - 1 Sept 2007
Palma Selena, Cornetta Tommaso, Padua Luca, Cozzi Renata, Appolloni Massimo, Ievoli Elena, Testa Antonella
Abstract excerpt
Genotoxicity of tobacco smoke has long been investigated and tobacco smoke is considered to be one of the principal human carcinogens. Although its role in DNA-damage induction and cancer development has been documented, the mechanisms by which this happens are not well understood. Many chemical constituents of tobacco smoke are enzymatically metabolized by phase-I and phase-II enzymes, but modifications in...
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