Glutathione S-Transferase P1 (GSTP1) gene polymorphism increases age-related susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most frequent malignant neoplasms in the world. Genetic polymorphism has been reported to be a factor increasing the risk of HCC. Phase II enzymes such as glutathione s-transferases (GSTP1...

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Main Authors: Kuo Wu-Hsien, Tseng Hsin-Shun, Chen Yao-Li, Yang Shun-Fa, Chen Dar-Ren, Tsai Hsiu-Ting
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/46