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Polymorphisms in arsenic(+III oxidation state) methyltransferase (AS3MT) predict gene expression of AS3MT as well as arsenic metabolism.
Environmental health perspectives - 1 Feb 2011
Engström Karin, Vahter Marie, Mlakar Simona Jurkovic, Concha Gabriela, Nermell Barbro, Raqib Rubhana, Cardozo Alejandro, Broberg Karin
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BACKGROUND: Arsenic (As) occurs as monomethylarsonic acid (MMA) and dimethylarsinic acid (DMA) in humans, and the methylation pattern demonstrates large interindividual differences. The fraction of urinary MMA is a marker for susceptibility to As-related diseases. OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the impact of polymorphisms in five methyltransferase genes on As metabolism in two populations, one in South America and one...
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