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GST polymorphism as a predictive biomarker for modulating the susceptibility to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A North Indian study.
Experimental physiology - 1 Feb 2024
Yadav Harsh, Pandit Depanshi, Singh Sidhartha, Sharma Parul, Garg Kranti, Girdhar Nidhi, Sharma Karan, Chopra Vishal, Chopra Siddharth, Sharma Siddharth
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is commonly characterized by shortness of breath, coughing or expectoration. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD development, but only a small percentage of smokers develop symptoms, implying a genetic component. Glutathione S-transferase enzymes are responsible for detoxifying cigarette smoke components. The role of glutathione S-transferase T1 (GSTT1) and...
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