1994
DOI: 10.1042/bj3000271
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Human glutathione S-transferase theta (GSTT1): cDNA cloning and the characterization of a genetic polymorphism

Abstract: In humans, glutathione-dependent conjugation of halomethanes is polymorphic, with 60% of the population classed as conjugators and 40% as non-conjugators. We report the characterization of the genetic polymorphism causing the phenotypic difference. We have isolated a cDNA that encodes a human class Theta GST (GSTT1) and which shares 82% sequence identity with rat class Theta GST5-5. From PCR and Southern blot analyses, it is shown that the GSTT1 gene is absent from 38% of the population. The presence or absenc… Show more

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“…On the other hand, frequent losses were observed in chromosomes 9p, 13q, 15q, 16q, 17q, and 22q. Except for 15q13.3 and 22q11.23 (containing GSTT1 gene locus, which might represent a germline polymorphism 17 ), most of these chromosomal losses were predominantly observed in the 'S' group of cases. Homozygous deletions were infrequent.…”
Section: Genomewide Copy Number Variationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On the other hand, frequent losses were observed in chromosomes 9p, 13q, 15q, 16q, 17q, and 22q. Except for 15q13.3 and 22q11.23 (containing GSTT1 gene locus, which might represent a germline polymorphism 17 ), most of these chromosomal losses were predominantly observed in the 'S' group of cases. Homozygous deletions were infrequent.…”
Section: Genomewide Copy Number Variationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Genes encoding both proteins are colocalized on chromosome 22 and are separated by 50 kb (Pemble et al, 1994;Tan et al, 1995). Polymorphisms exist within both genes including a null phenotype (GSTT1*0) that exhibits decreased catalytic activity and has been associated with an increased risk of cancers of the head, neck and oral cavity (Strange and Fryer, 1999).…”
Section: Theta Classmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…GSTM1 and GSTT1 genes show genetic variability in humans. Up to 50% of the Caucasian population are null genotypes for the GSTM1 gene [56]. These null genotypes cannot conjugate metabolites specific for these enzymes, rendering these individuals more prone to damage caused by oxidative stress and possibly more susceptible to ARHL.…”
Section: Oxidative Stressmentioning
confidence: 99%