Table 5.
GSTM1 polymorphism
Allele | Frequency in Caucasian populations | Cancer risks |
---|---|---|
M1*A | 0.2 | Decreased risk of bladder and breast cancer |
M1*B | 0.2 | Decreased risk ofpituitary adenomas |
M1*0 | 0.59 | Increased risk of lung, colon, bladder, and post-menopausal breast cancer |