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Genetic Polymorphism of Glutathione S-transferases M1 and T1, Tobacco Habits and Risk of Stomach Cancer in Mizoram, India

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2012

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M. C. Malakar, Kangjam Rekha Devi, Rup Kumar Phukan, Tanvir Kaur, Manab Deka, Lalhriat Puia, Debajit Barua, Jagadish Mahanta, Kanwar Narain
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

Abstract

Tobacco smoking, especially meiziol is the important risk factor for stomach cancer in Mizoram. GSTM1 and GSTT1 genes modify the effect of tobacco habits. This study is a first step in understanding the epidemiology of stomach cancer in Mizoram, India.

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