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NAT2 polymorphism and gastric cancer susceptibility: a meta-analysis.
Archives of medical research - 1 May 2010
Zhong Xu, Hui Cao, Xiao-Ling Wu, Yan Li, Na Luo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) is a polymorphic enzyme that plays an important role in the metabolism of various potential carcinogens. NAT2 can be subdivided into rapid and slow acetylation phenotype according to the different genotypes. Studies investigating the association between NAT2 polymorphisms and gastric cancer risk in humans showed conflicting results. The aim of this study was to...
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