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CYP1A1 m1 and m2 polymorphisms: genetic susceptibility to lung cancer.
Revista portuguesa de pneumologia - 1 Jan 2000
Mota Paula, Moura David Silva, Vale Maria Graça, Coimbra Henriqueta, Carvalho Lina, Regateiro Fernando
Abstract excerpt
Lung cancer is considered an environment-related disease that develops as a consequence of exposure to mutagenic agents, namely those present in tobacco. The CYP1A1 gene codifies the phase I enzyme aryl hydrocarbon hydroxilase (AHH) belonging to the cytochrome P450 system that plays a major role in the bio-activation of tobacco procarcinogenes. Two CYP1A1 polymorphisms, m1 (T6235C transition) and m2 (A4889G...
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