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Modifying effect of N-acetyltransferase 2 genotype on the association between systemic lupus erythematosus and consumption of alcohol and caffeine-rich beverages.
Arthritis care & research - 1 Jul 2014
Kiyohara Chikako, Washio Masakazu, Horiuchi Takahiko, Asami Toyoko, Ide Saburo, Atsumi Tatsuya, Kobashi Gen, Takahashi Hiroki, Tada Yoshifumi
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) is involved in the metabolism of various environmental substances, both with and without carcinogenic potential. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic caffeine-rich beverages may be associated with markers of inflammation. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, multifaceted inflammatory disease. We investigated the effects of alcoholic and nonalcoholic caffeine-rich...
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