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GSTA1, GSTM1, GSTP1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms in progressive myoclonus epilepsy: A Serbian case-control study.
Seizure - 1 Nov 2015
Ercegovac Marko, Jovic Nebojsa, Sokic Dragoslav, Savic-Radojevic Ana, Coric Vesna, Radic Tanja, Nikolic Dimitrije, Kecmanovic Miljana, Matic Marija, Simic Tatjana, Pljesa-Ercegovac Marija
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Oxidative stress is recognized as an important factor in progressive myoclonus epilepsy (PME). Genetic polymorphism of glutathione S-transferases (GSTs), which are involved in both protection from oxidative damage and detoxification, might alter the capacity for protecting tissues from exogenous and endogenous oxidants. We aimed to assess a possible association between GST polymorphism and PME, as well...
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