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CYP2A6 genotype and smoking behavior in current smokers screened for lung cancer.
Substance use & misuse - 1 May 2013
Styn Mindi A, Nukui Tomoko, Romkes Marjorie, Perkins Kenneth A, Land Stephanie R, Weissfeld Joel L
Abstract excerpt
Functional CYP2A6 genetic variation partially determines nicotine metabolism. In 2005, we examined functional CYP2A6 variants associated with reduced metabolism (CYP2A6*2, CYP2A6*9, CYP2A6*4), smoking history, and change in smoking in 878 adult smokers undergoing lung cancer screening in an urban setting. At one year, 216 quit smoking for more than 30 days while 662 continued smoking. Compared to subjects who...
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