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Polymorphisms in glutathione S-transferase genes increase risk of prostate cancer biochemical recurrence differentially by ethnicity and disease severity.
Cancer causes & control : CCC - 1 Dec 2009
Nock Nora L, Bock Cathryn, Neslund-Dudas Christine, Beebe-Dimmer Jennifer, Rundle Andrew, Tang Deliang, Jankowski Michelle, Rybicki Benjamin A
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OBJECTIVE: Genetic polymorphisms that modify the detoxifying activity of glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) can affect the level of carcinogenic metabolites created by endogenous steroid hormones and exogenous chemical substances. Although the GSTM1 null genotype has been shown to increase prostat...
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