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Common genotypic polymorphisms in glutathione S-transferases in mild and severe falciparum malaria in Tanzanian children.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Aug 2009
Kavishe Reginald A, Bousema Teun, Shekalaghe Seif A, Sauerwein Robert W, Mosha Frank W, van der Ven Andre J A M, Russel Frans G M, Koenderink Jan B
Abstract excerpt
Malaria infection induces oxidative stress in the host cells. Antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are responsible for fighting reactive oxygen species and reduction of oxidative stress. Common GST polymorphisms have been associated with susceptibility to different diseas...
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