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GSTT1 genotype modifies the association between cruciferous vegetable intake and the risk of myocardial infarction.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Sept 2007
Cornelis Marilyn C, El-Sohemy Ahmed, Campos Hannia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cruciferous vegetables are a major dietary source of isothiocyanates that may protect against coronary heart disease. Isothiocyanates induce glutathione S-transferases (GSTs), polymorphic genes that code for enzymes that conjugate isothiocyanates, as well as mutagens and reactive oxyg...
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