Article
[Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase as a marker of genetic predisposition to neoplasms].
Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960) - 15 Apr 1990
Stankiewicz A, Wrona M
Abstract excerpt
In the light of reports in the literature the data are presented on the importance of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase in cell metabolism. The effect of decreased enzyme activity or its complete absence on the functions of the cell, and the clinical conditions associated with deficient enzyme activity are described. The influence is discussed of the genetic determination of the enzyme on the occurrence of...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Disease Susceptibility
- Enzyme Activation
- Female
- Genetic Markers
- Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasms
