Hemochromatosis heterozygotes may constitute a radiation-sensitive subpopulation.
Stevens
R G
RG
University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, USA.
D015415:Biomarkers; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics; D004249:DNA Damage / Q000187:drug effects / Q000235:genetics / Q000528:radiation effects; D005609:Free Radicals / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism; D006432:Hemochromatosis / Q000208:ethnology / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism; D006579:Heterozygote; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology; D007408:Intestinal Absorption / Q000235:genetics; D007424:Intracellular Fluid / Q000378:metabolism; D007501:Iron / Q000378:metabolism; D018384:Oxidative Stress / Q000235:genetics; D010641:Phenotype; D011836:Radiation Tolerance / Q000235:genetics*
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