Article
GSTM1 null polymorphism prevalence in tobacco users, oral leukoplakia and oral squamous cell carcinoma patients in South Indian population: A polymerase chain reaction study.
Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research - 1 Jan 2000
Tanwar Renu, Iyengar Asha R, Nagesh K S, Patil Seema, Subhash B V
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: Tobacco abuse is a well-known risk factor for potentially malignant disorders as well as oral squamous cell carcinoma. Factors that influence tobacco-exposed individuals developing a malignancy may include the combination of total tobacco exposure and genetic susceptibility. AIM: This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of the glutathione S-transferase M1 (GSTM1) null polymorphism in oral...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.