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Gene polymorphisms against DNA damage induced by hydrogen peroxide in leukocytes of healthy humans through comet assay: a quasi-experimental study.
Environmental health : a global access science source - 5 May 2010
Miranda-Vilela Ana L, Alves Penha Cz, Akimoto Arthur K, Lordelo Graciana S, Gonçalves Carlos A, Grisolia Cesar K, Klautau-Guimarães Maria N
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BACKGROUND: Normal cellular metabolism is well established as the source of endogenous reactive oxygen species which account for the background levels of oxidative DNA damage detected in normal tissue. Hydrogen peroxide imposes an oxidative stress condition on cells that can result in DNA damage, leading to mutagenesis and cell death. Several potentially significant genetic variants related to oxidative stress...
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