Article
Vitamin C levels in blood are influenced by polymorphisms in glutathione S-transferases.
European journal of nutrition - 1 Sept 2011
Horska Alexandra, Mislanova Csilla, Bonassi Stefano, Ceppi Marcello, Volkovova Katarina, Dusinska Maria
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are intimately involved in combating oxidative stress and in detoxifying xenobiotics. Our objective was to examine possible interactions between polymorphisms in GST genes and plasma vitamin C, tocopherols and carotenoids in 149 reference subjects and 239 subjects occupationally exposed to mineral fibres (asbestos, rock wool, glass fibre), agents that induce oxidative...
Topics
- Adult
- Asbestos
- Ascorbic Acid
- Carotenoids
- Female
- Gene Deletion
- Genetic Association Studies
- Genetic Variation
- Glass
- Glutathione S-Transferase pi
- Glutathione Transferase
