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Genetic polymorphisms influencing arsenic metabolism: evidence from Argentina

Authors :
Engstrom, Karin Schlawicke
Broberg, Karin
Concha, Gabriela
Nermell, Barbro
Warholm, Margareta
Vahter, Marie
Source :
Environmental Health Perspectives. April, 2007, Vol. 115 Issue 4, p599, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The susceptibility to arsenic-induced diseases differs greatly between individuals, possibly due to interindividual variations in As metabolism that affect retention and distribution of toxic metabolites. To elucidate the role of [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Metabolism -- Genetic aspects
Arsenic -- Genetic aspects
Arsenic -- Physiological aspects
Genetic polymorphisms -- Evaluation
Genetic polymorphisms -- Influence
Metabolites -- Genetic aspects
Drinking water -- Contamination
Cancer -- Risk factors

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916765
Volume :
115
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Environmental Health Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.168423791

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