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Genetic profile for the detection of susceptibility to poisoning by exposure to pesticides.
Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM - 14 Jun 2021
Ceja Galvez Hazael Ramiro, Salazar Flores Joel, Torres Sanchez Erandis Dheni, Rojas Bravo Daniel, Reyna Villela Mireya Zoila, Reyes Uribe Emmanuel
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: In humans, there are sets of genes that encode enzymes that decrease or increase the risks derived from exposure to pesticides. These include DNA repair genes (XRCC1, OGG1 and XRCC4); pesticide metabolizers (GSTP1 and PON1), and genes that act against oxidative stress (SOD2 and NQO1). OBJECTIVE: The aim of this literature review is to provide information about the genes involved in the defence...
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