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Glutathione S-transferase M1 and T1 polymorphisms may predict adverse effects after therapy in children with medulloblastoma.
Neuro-oncology - 1 Jun 2009
Barahmani Nadia, Carpentieri Sarah, Li Xio-Nan, Wang Tao, Cao Yumei, Howe Laura, Kilburn Lindsay, Chintagumpala Murali, Lau Ching, Okcu M Fatih
Abstract excerpt
Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are polymorphic enzymes that catalyze the glutathione conjugation of alkylating agents, platinum compounds, and free radicals formed by radiation used to treat medulloblastoma. We hypothesized that GST polymorphisms may be responsible, in part, for individual dif...
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