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Genetic polymorphisms of glutathione S-transferase and risk of vitiligo in the Chinese population.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Nov 2009
Liu Ling, Li Chunying, Gao Jian, Li Kai, Gao Lin, Gao Tianwen
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Vitiligo is a common acquired depigmenting disorder characterized by white areas on the skin. Oxidative stress is a major pathogenesis hypothesis of vitiligo. Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are enzymes involved in protecting cells against chemical toxicity and stress. We hypothesized that the...
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