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GSTP1 gene Ile105Val polymorphism causes an elevated risk for bladder carcinogenesis in smokers.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2013
Pandith Arshad Ahmad, Lateef Adil, Shahnawaz Sheikh, Hussain Aashaq, Malla Tahir Mohiuddin, Azad Niyaz, Shehjar Fahim, Salim Mosin, Shah Zafar Amin
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BACKGROUND: The glutathione S transferase (GST) family of enzymes plays a vital role in the phase II biotransformation of environmental carcinogens, pollutants, drugs and other xenobiotics. GSTs are polymorphic and polymorphisms in GST genes have been associated with cancer susceptibility and prognosis. GSTP1 is associated with risk of various cancers including bladder cancer. A case control study was conducted...
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