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Glutathione-S-transferase polymorphisms and complications of microvascular head and neck reconstruction.
Archives of facial plastic surgery - 1 Jan 2000
Zevallos Jose P, Hanasono Matthew M, Li Guojun, Wei Qingyi, Sturgis Erich M
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BACKGROUND: Glutathione-S-transferase (GST) enzymes play a role in scavenging endogenous oxidants. Altered enzyme activity results from inherited polymorphisms, which results in increased oxidative stress. This study explores the role of GST polymorphisms as modifiers of surgical complications in...
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