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Known and novel sources of variability in the nicotine metabolite ratio in a large sample of treatment-seeking smokers.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Sept 2014
Chenoweth Meghan J, Novalen Maria, Hawk Larry W, Schnoll Robert A, George Tony P, Cinciripini Paul M, Lerman Caryn, Tyndale Rachel F
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BACKGROUND: The ratio of 3'hydroxycotinine to cotinine, or nicotine metabolite ratio (NMR), is strongly associated with CYP2A6 genotype, CYP2A6-mediated nicotine and cotinine metabolism, and nicotine clearance. Higher NMR (faster nicotine clearance) is associated retrospectively with heavier smoking and lower cessation rates. METHODS: NMR as a predictive biomarker of cessation outcomes is being investigated...
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