Article
Assessment of cancer susceptibility in humans by use of genetic polymorphisms in carcinogen metabolism.
Pharmacogenetics - 1 Jan 1995
Ikawa S, Uematsu F, Watanabe K, Kimpara T, Osada M, Hossain A, Sagami I, Kikuchi H, Watanabe M
Abstract excerpt
Prevention is an important and effective measure for reducing death caused by cancer. Thus information on individual susceptibility to cancer is valuable in suggesting high risk individuals to avoid intake of carcinogenic substances and receive frequent physical screening. To this end, polymorphi...
Topics
- Carcinogens
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP2E1
- Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Lung Neoplasms
- Mutation
- Neoplasms
- Oxidoreductases, N-Demethylating
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Smoking