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Functional polymorphisms of GSTA1 and GSTO2 genes associated with asthma in Italian children.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 31 Oct 2011
Piacentini Sara, Verrotti Alberto, Polimanti Renato, Giannini Cosimo, Saccucci Patrizia, Manfellotto Dario, Fuciarelli Maria
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BACKGROUND: Asthma is an airway disorder characterized by bronchial inflammation. An imbalance between the oxidative forces and the antioxidant defense systems has been implicated in the pathogenesis of asthma. Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) play an important role in cellular protection against inflammation. Several studies have investigated the genetic variability of GSTM1, GSTP1 and GSTT1 enzymes in asthma...
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