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Indication for joint replacement and glutathione s-transferases M1 and T1 genotypes.
Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A - 1 Jan 2012
Klein Torsten, Selinski Silvia, Blaszkewicz Meinolf, Hengstler Jan G, Golka Klaus
Abstract excerpt
In most patients with osteoarthritis (OA), therapy-resistant pain is the indication for hip or knee replacement. Glutathione S-transferases, particularly glutathione S-transferase M1 (GSTM1), are involved in metabolism of highly reactive metabolites that may be generated by inflammatory processes. In total, 148 patients with indication for hip or knee replacement and 129 patients of the same hospital without...
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