T <sup>null </sup>and M <sup>null </sup>genotypes of the glutathione S-transferase gene are risk factor for CAD independent of smoking

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The association of the deletion in GSTT1 and GSTM1 genes with coronary artery disease (CAD) among smokers is controversial. In addition, no such investigation has previously been conducted among Arabs.</p> <p>Methods</...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Gamal H, Al-Boudari Olayan M, Abu-Amero Khaled K, Dzimiri Nduna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/7/38