Vitamin C transporter gene (SLC23A1 and SLC23A2) polymorphisms, plasma vitamin C levels, and gastric cancer risk in the EPIC cohort

Vitamin C is known to protect mucosal tissues from oxidative stress and inhibit nitrosamine formation in the stomach. High consumption of fruits, particularly citrus, and higher circulating vitamin C concentrations may be inversely associated with gastric cancer (GC) risk. We investigated 20 polymor...

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Main Authors: Duell, E, Lujan-Barroso, L, Llivina, C, Muñoz, X, Jenab, M, Boutron-Ruault, M, Clavel-Chapelon, F, Racine, A, Boeing, H, Buijsse, B, Canzian, F, Johnson, T, Dalgård, C, Overvad, K, Tjønneland, A, Olsen, A, Sánchez, S, Sánchez-Cantalejo, E, Huerta, J, Ardanaz, E, Dorronsoro, M, Khaw, K, Travis, R, Trichopoulou, A, Trichopoulos, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013