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Association between inflammatory marker, environmental lead exposure, and glutathione S-transferase gene.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2013
Sirivarasai Jintana, Wananukul Winai, Kaojarern Sming, Chanprasertyothin Suwannee, Thongmung Nisakron, Ratanachaiwong Wipa, Sura Thanyachai, Sritara Piyamit
Abstract excerpt
A number of studies suggested that lead is related to the induction of oxidative stress, and alteration of immune response. In addition, modifying these toxic effects varied partly by GST polymorphism. The objectives of this study were to assess the association between the lead-induced alteration in serum hs-CRP, with GSTM1, GSTT1, and GSTP1 Val105Ile genetic variations and the health consequence from...
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