The loci encoding the glutathione-S-transferase (GST) enzymes comprise a large
supergene family located on at least seven chromosomes. The function of the GST enzymes …

Background—Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disorder resulting in hypertension and
multiorgan dysfunction. There is growing evidence that these effects persist after pregnancy …

The glutathione S-transferases (GST) are a supergene family of dimeric, enzymes that
catalyse the conjugation of glutathione (GSH) to a variety of electrophiles including arene …

Acute rejection is a major cause of reduced survival of renal allografts. Vascular endothelial
growth factor (VEGF) is a mitogen for endothelial cells and is expressed widely by renal …

Most genetic studies of asthma have concentrated on genes on chromosomes 11q and 5q
and their association with the key asthma-related phenotypes of bronchial …

Allelism in glutathione S-transferase GSTM1 and GSTT1 has been suggested as a risk factor
in various cancers. Accordingly, we describe a group of case-control studies carried out to …

Background Malignant melanoma, the most serious cutaneous malignancy, has attracted
substantial attention because of its rapidly increasing incidence and the poor prognosis of …

Healthcare budgets worldwide are facing increasing pressure to reduce costs and improve
efficiency, while maintaining quality. Laboratory testing has not escaped this pressure …

A single-center, cross-sectional, longitudinal study was conducted to determine the
prevalence, annual incidence, and clinical risk factors for skin cancer in a white renal …

Abstract Calcitriol [1, 25 (OH) 2D3], the hormonal derivative of vitamin D3, is an
antiproliferative and prodifferentiation factor for several cell types, including cultured …