2010
Evaluating glutathione S‐Transferase (GST) null genotypes (GSTT1 and GSTM1) as a potential biomarker of predisposition for developing leukopenia
GONCALVES M, NETO J, SOUZA C, MELO P, REIS M. Evaluating glutathione S‐Transferase (GST) null genotypes (GSTT1 and GSTM1) as a potential biomarker of predisposition for developing leukopenia. International Journal Of Laboratory Hematology 2010, 32: e49-e56. PMID: 19555437, DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-553x.2009.01169.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGSTM1 null genotypeNull genotypeBiomarkers of susceptibilityWhite blood cell countGlutathione S-transferase null genotypeOccurrence of leukopeniaRisk of neutropeniaBlood cell countCase-control studyWhite blood cell deficiencyGlutathione S-transferaseGSTT1 null genotypeOxidative stress productsBlood cell deficiencyGSTM1 genotypeLeukopeniaNormal subjectsCell countPotential biomarkersNeutropeniaGSTT1BiomarkersStress productsRiskSubjects
2002
Population-based case-control investigation of risk factors for leptospirosis during an urban epidemic.
Sarkar U, Nascimento S, Barbosa R, Martins R, Nuevo H, Kalofonos I, Kalafanos I, Grunstein I, Flannery B, Dias J, Riley L, Reis M, Ko A. Population-based case-control investigation of risk factors for leptospirosis during an urban epidemic. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2002, 66: 605-10. PMID: 12201599, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2002.66.605.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsUrban epidemicPopulation-based case-control studyPopulation-based case-control investigationIndependent risk factorLaboratory-confirmed casesHealthy neighbourhood controlsCase-control investigationCase-control studyCases of leptospirosisSevere leptospirosisWeil's syndromeWorkplace exposuresNeighborhood controlsHigh endemicityLeptospirosisFocused interventionsMore ratsSyndromeRatsEpidemicEnvironmental sourcesComplicationsFactorsMortality