The Leucocyte Telomere Length, <i>GSTM1</i> and <i>GSTT1</i> Null Genotypes and the Risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic inflammation and oxidative stress both in the airways and blood and other organs. Elevated oxidative stress and inflammation have been reported to affect leucocyte telomere length (LTL). Glutathione S-transferase (GST) enzymes...
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Current Issues in Molecular Biology |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1467-3045/44/8/257 |