Article
The influence of genetic polymorphisms of GSTP1 on the development of asbestosis.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine - 1 Jan 2008
Franko Alenka, Dolzan Vita, Arnerić Niko, Dodic-Fikfak Metoda
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Genetic factors play an important role in the development of asbestosis. The aim of this study was to investigate whether genetic polymorphisms of glutathione S-transferase (GST) P1 represent a risk factor for this disease. METHODS: The study population included 262 workers with asbestosis and 265 matched controls. Information on cumulative asbestos exposure was available. A real-time PCR based on the...
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