Glutathione S transferase polymorphisms influence on iron overload in β-thalassemia patients

<p>In patients with β-thalassemia iron overload that leads to damage to vital organs is observed. Glutathione S transferase (GST) enzymes have an antioxidant role in detoxification processes of toxic substances. This role is determined genetically. In this study, we correlated GSTT1 and GSTM1...

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Main Authors: Serena Sclafani, Giuseppina Calvaruso, Veronica Agrigento, Aurelio Maggio, Valeria Lo Nigro, Elena D’Alcamo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-11-01
Series:Thalassemia Reports
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/thal/article/view/1623