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MnSOD genotype and prostate cancer risk as a function of NAT genotype and smoking status.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Iguchi Taro, Sugita Shozo, Wang Ching Y, Newman Nancy B, Nakatani Tatsuya, Haas Gabriel P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cigarette smoke contains carcinogenic aromatic and heterocyclic amines that are metabolized by N-acetyltransferase (NAT). These carcinogens also produce reactive oxygen species that are metabolized by manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD). The association between prostate cancer (PCA) and the polymorphism of MnSOD and NAT, and cigarette smoking was investigated. PATIENTS AND METHODS: DNA samples from...
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