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Serum vitamin C and other biomarkers differ by genotype of phase 2 enzyme genes GSTM1 and GSTT1.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Sept 2011
Block Gladys, Shaikh Nishat, Jensen Christopher D, Volberg Vitaly, Holland Nina
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BACKGROUND: Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) detoxify environmental chemicals and are involved in oxidative stress pathways. Deletion polymorphisms affect enzyme activities and have been associated with risk of disease. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to clarify whether biomarkers of oxidation, antioxidation, inflammation, and nutritional factors differ by GST genotype in healthy adults. DESIGN: Subjects (n = 383)...
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