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Effects of glutathione S-transferase T1 and M1 deletions on advanced carotid atherosclerosis, oxidative, lipid and inflammatory parameters.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Feb 2014
Zivković Maja, Stanković Aleksandra, Djurić Tamara, Končar Igor, Kolaković Ana, Djurdjević Vladimir, Davidović Lazar, Alavantić Dragan
Abstract excerpt
Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) carry out a wide range of functions in cells, such as detoxification of endogenous compounds, removal of reactive oxygen species, and even catalysis of reactions in metabolic pathways beyond detoxification. Based on previous research, GSTM1 and GSTT1 might modify the risk of atherosclerosis. The aim of our study was to analyze the possible association of GSTM1 and GSTT1 gene...
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