Verified predominance of slow acetylator phenotype N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) in a Hmong population residing in Minnesota.

Southeast Asians known as the Hmong have a high prevalence of tuberculosis and select cancers. The slow acetylation (SA) phenotype for N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) has been associated with toxicity from the anti-tuberculosis drug, isoniazid and in increased risk of select cancers. Previous research indicates a 74.