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Flavin-containing monooxygenase 3 polymorphisms in 13 ethnic populations from Europe, East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa: frequency and linkage analysis.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Sept 2009
Mao Mao, Matimba Alice, Scordo Maria G, Gunes Arzu, Zengil Hakan, Yasui-Furukori Norio, Masimirembwa Collen, Dahl Marja-Liisa
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: To investigate intra- and inter-ethnic differences in three widespread (E158K, V257M and E308G) and two African-specific (D132H and L360P) flavin-containing monooxygenase 3 (FMO3) polymorphisms. MATERIALS & METHODS: Allele frequencies were determined by TaqMan allelic discrimination assay in 2152 healthy volunteers from Europe (Swedes, Italians and Turks), East Asia (Japanese) and sub-Saharan Africa (nine...
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