A genetic polymorphism of what gene causes slow acetylation of arylamines from tobacco smoke that increases the risk of bladder cancer?

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The NAT2 gene encodes an enzyme involved in the acetylation of arylamines. Slow acetylation due to polymorphisms in NAT2 can lead to increased exposure to carcinogenic compounds from tobacco smoke, raising the risk of bladder cancer.

A Genetic Polymorphism of What Gene Causes Slow Acetylation of Arylamines