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Maternal Variation in EPHX1, a Xenobiotic Metabolism Gene, Is Associated with Childhood Medulloblastoma: An Exploratory Case-Parent Triad Study

Philip J. LupoDepartment of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
, PhD,
Darryl NousomeHuman Genetics Center, Division of Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, USA
,
M. Fatih OkcuDepartment of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
, MD, MPH,
Murali ChintagumpalaDepartment of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
, MD &
Michael E. ScheurerDepartment of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USACorrespondence[email protected]
, PhD, MPH
Pages 679-685 | Received 02 Aug 2012, Accepted 02 Aug 2012, Published online: 20 Sep 2012

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