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The N-Acetyltransferase 2 Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Case-Control Study.
Pharmacology research & perspectives - 1 Feb 2025
Petryszyn Pawel, Zurakowski Grzegorz, Dudkowiak Robert, Machowska Marta, Gruca Agnieszka, Ekk-Cierniakowski Pawel, Skretkowicz Jadwiga, Poniewierka Elzbieta, Wiela-Hojenska Anna, Glowacka Krystyna
Abstract excerpt
The enzyme N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) plays an important role in metabolism and detoxification of xenobiotics, including carcinogens and medications. We aimed to assess the contribution of the NAT2 polymorphism to susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the Polish population. The study involved 101 IBD patients and 100 healthy controls. The NAT2 gene mutations at positions 481T, 803G, 590A, and...
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