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Glutathione S-Transferase P1 (GSTP1) gene polymorphism increases age-related susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma.
BMC medical genetics - 24 Mar 2010
Chen Yao-Li, Tseng Hsin-Shun, Kuo Wu-Hsien, Yang Shun-Fa, Chen Dar-Ren, Tsai Hsiu-Ting
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most frequent malignant neoplasms in the world. Genetic polymorphism has been reported to be a factor increasing the risk of HCC. Phase II enzymes such as glutathione s-transferases (GSTP1, GSTA1) play important roles in protecting cells against damage induced by carcinogens. The aim of this study was to estimate the relationship of the GSTP1 and GSTA1 gene...
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