Cytochrome P450 2E1 polymorphism and nasopharyngeal carcinoma development in Thailand: a correlative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare tumor in most parts of the world but occurs at relatively high frequency among people of Chinese descent. The cytochrome P450 2E1 enzyme (CYP2E1) is responsible for the metabolic activation of...

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Main Authors: Voravud Narin, Supiyaphun Pakpoom, Kerekhjanarong Verachai, Setavarin Surachai, Sukdikul Sairoong, Kongruttanachok Narisorn, Poovorawan Yong, Mutirangura Apiwat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2001-05-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/1/4