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The polymorphism rs2480258 within CYP2E1 is associated with different rates of acrylamide metabolism in vivo in humans.
Archives of toxicology - 1 Jun 2018
Pellè Lucia, Carlsson Henrik, Cipollini Monica, Bonotti Alessandra, Foddis Rudy, Cristaudo Alfonso, Romei Cristina, Elisei Rossella, Gemignani Federica, Törnqvist Margareta, Landi Stefano
Abstract excerpt
In a recent study, we demonstrated that the variant allele of rs2480258 within intron VIII of CYP2E1 is associated with reduced levels of mRNA, protein, and enzyme activity. CYP2E1 is the most important enzyme in the metabolism of acrylamide (AA) by operating its oxidation into glycidamide (GA). AA occurs in food, is neurotoxic and classified as a probable human carcinogen. The goal of the present study was to...
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