Article
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
Abstract excerpt
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)...
Topics
- Adult
- Ascorbic Acid
- Biomarkers
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol, LDL
- F2-Isoprostanes
- Female
- Genotype
- Glutathione Transferase
- Humans
- Iron
- Male
