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Common polymorphisms in GSTM1, GSTT1, GSTP1, GSTA1 and susceptibility to colorectal cancer in the Central European population.
European journal of medical research - 14 Jun 2012
Hezova Renata, Bienertova-Vasku Julie, Sachlova Milana, Brezkova Veronika, Vasku Anna, Svoboda Marek, Radová Lenka, Kiss Igor, Vyzula Rostislav, Slaby Ondrej
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BACKGROUND: Central Europe presents with the highest incidence of sporadic colorectal cancer (CRC) worldwide. As sporadic CRC represents a typical multifactorial disease, it is characterized by intense interaction of the genetic background with the environment. Glutathione S-transferases could act as attractive susceptibility genes for CRC, as they are directly involved in conjugation between glutathione and...
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