Superfund Research Program
Biomarkers of Cancer Susceptibility in Human Populations
Project Leader: John K. Wiencke (University of California-San Francisco)
Grant Number: P42ES004705
Funding Period: 1995 - 2000
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Project Summary (1995-2000)
Genetic traits are important risk factors for disease. This project looks at the role of genetic differences in glutathione transferase enzymes in susceptibility to childhood leukemia, bladder cancer and DNA damage by environmental pollutants.