Alexandria University Medical Research institute Department of Applied Medical Chemistry Effect of xeroderma pigmentosum complementation group D (XPD) gene polymorphisms on the response to induction chemotherapy in acute myeloid leukemia patients Thesis submitted to Department of Applied Medical Chemistry, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University. In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science In Applied Medical Chemistry By Mohammad Ramadan Mahmoud Barakat B.Sc. in Chemistry/Biochemistry (2005), Faculty of Science, Alexandria University Diploma in Biotechnology (2006), Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University August – 2014