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Glutathione S-transferase theta genotypes and environmental exposures in the risk of canine transitional cell carcinoma.
Journal of veterinary internal medicine - 1 May 2019
Luethcke Katherine R, Ekena Joanne, Chun Ruthanne, Trepanier Lauren A
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) in humans is associated with environmental exposures and variants in glutathione S-transferase (GST) genes. Scottish Terriers have a high breed risk for TCC, but the relationship between genetic and environmental risk in dogs is not fully understood. HYPOTHESES: Scottish Terriers have a higher frequency of GST-theta variants compared to lower risk breeds. Dogs with...
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