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Gender-related differences in response to mutagens and carcinogens.
Mutagenesis - 1 May 2010
Kirsch-Volders M, Bonassi S, Herceg Z, Hirvonen A, Möller L, Phillips D H
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The incidences of many cancers can be very different in men and women. Besides differences in exposures to putative causative agents, it is plausible that both genetic and epigenetic effects play roles in these differences. In addition, gender-specific lifestyle and behavioural factors may modulate the effects of exposure to genotoxins. This commentary focuses on several aspects of gender-related differences in...
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