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Glutathione transferase polymorphisms and risk of endometriosis associated with polychlorinated biphenyls exposure in Italian women: a gene-environment interaction.
Fertility and sterility - 1 May 2012
Vichi Susanna, Medda Emanuela, Ingelido Anna Maria, Ferro Annamaria, Resta Serena, Porpora Maria Grazia, Abballe Annalisa, Nisticò Lorenza, De Felip Elena, Gemma Simonetta, Testai Emanuela
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the occurrence of a gene-environment interaction between glutathione transferase (GST) gene polymorphisms (GSTM1, GSTT1, GSTP1, and GSTA1) and serum polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) levels. This is suggested as possible risk factors for endometriosis, a multifactorial gynecological disease. DESIGN: Case-control study conducted from 2002 to 2005. SETTING: Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza"...
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