Combined effects of isothiocyanates (ITCs) intake, glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) polymorphism and risk habits on oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) associated with earlier age of disease onset
Introduction: ITCs found in cruciferous vegetables has been reported to reduce cancer risk by inducing phase II conjugating enzymes, in particular GSTs. Interestingly, these enzymes also metabolize ITCs therefore; the protective effects of ITCs would depend on the activity of GSTs. This study aimed...
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Elsevier
2011
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/2416/1/Combined.pdf http://eprints.um.edu.my/2416/2/Combined_effects_of_isothiocyanates__intake.pdf |