Deletion polymorphism of GSTT1 gene as protective marker for allergic rhinitis
Iorio A, Polimanti R, Piacentini S, Liumbruno GM, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. Deletion polymorphism of GSTT1 gene as protective marker for allergic rhinitis. The Clinical Respiratory Journal 2014, 9: 481-486. PMID: 24902621, DOI: 10.1111/crj.12170.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlutathione S-transferaseObserved genetic associationAllergic rhinitisGene familyGenomic DNASusceptibility lociXenobiotic compoundsGenesPhase II enzymesS-transferaseCase-control populationII enzymesOxidative stress-related mechanismsComplex diseasesGenetic associationNull polymorphismHealthy non-allergic subjectsHuman populationStress-related mechanismsDeletion polymorphismNon-allergic subjectsCommon respiratory diseasesBiomarkers of inflammationPolymorphismOxidative stress