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Genetic variations and haplotype structures of the glutathione S-transferase genes, GSTT1 and GSTM1, in a Japanese patient population.
Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics - 1 Jan 2009
Tatewaki Naoko, Maekawa Keiko, Katori Noriko, Kurose Kouichi, Kaniwa Nahoko, Yamamoto Noboru, Kunitoh Hideo, Ohe Yuichiro, Nokihara Hiroshi, Sekine Ikuo, Tamura Tomohide, Yoshida Teruhiko, Saijo Nagahiro, Saito Yoshiro, Sawada Jun-ichi
Abstract excerpt
Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) play a vital role in phase II biotransformation of many synthetic chemicals including anticancer drugs. Deletion polymorphisms in GSTT1 and GSTM1 are reportedly associated, albeit controversial, with an increased risk in cancer as well as with altered responses t...
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