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Investigation of a possible relationship between EPHX1 gene polymorphisms and colorectal cancer in Turkish society.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 May 2012
Sahin Onder, Arikan Soykan, Oltulu Yasemin Musteri, Coskunpinar Ender, Eren Ayşe, Cacina Canan, Guler Erkan, Yaylim Ilhan
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Metabolism of chemical carcinogens, including their activation and detoxification, plays a key role in carcinogenesis. Microsomal epoxide hydrolase (EPHX1) has an important role in the metabolism of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and detoxification of procarcinogens. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between colorectal cancer (CRC) development and EPHX1 gene polymorphisms. We investigated...
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