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Genetic polymorphisms of glutathione S-transferases are associated with ulcerative colitis in central China.
Cell biochemistry and biophysics - 1 Jul 2011
Ye Xujun, Jiang Yi, Wang Hua, Chen Ling, Yuan Sheng, Xia Bing
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The present study aimed to investigate the association between genetic polymorphisms of glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) and susceptibility to ulcerative colitis (UC) in central China. The prevalence of GSTM1, GSTT1, and GSTP1 gene polymorphisms were examined using polymerase chain reaction methods in 270 consecutive UC patients and 623 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. The frequencies of the GSTM1(null)...
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