NQO1 polymorphism and susceptibility to ischemic stroke in a Chinese population

• Main Authors: Min Wang (Author), Ying Shen (Author), Yuan Gao (Author), Huaqiu Chen (Author), Fuhui Duan (Author), Siying Li (Author), Guangming Wang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Ischemic stroke (IS) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Genetic factors are important risk factors for the development of IS. The quinone oxidoreductase 1 gene (NQO1) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective properties. Thus, in this study, we inves...