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Genetic variation in the gene encoding adiponectin is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in the Japanese population.
Diabetes - 1 Feb 2002
Hara Kazuo, Boutin Philippe, Mori Yasumichi, Tobe Kazuyuki, Dina Christian, Yasuda Kazuki, Yamauchi Toshimasa, Otabe Shuichi, Okada Terumasa, Eto Kazuhiro, Kadowaki Hiroko, Hagura Ryoko, Akanuma Yasuo, Yazaki Yoshio, Nagai Ryozo, Taniyama Matsuo, Matsubara Koichi, Yoda Madoka, Nakano Yasuko, Tomita Motowo, Kimura Satoshi, Ito Chikako, Froguel Philippe, Kadowaki Takashi
Abstract excerpt
An adipocyte-derived peptide, adiponectin (also known as GBP28), is decreased in subjects with type 2 diabetes. Recent genome-wide scans have mapped a diabetes susceptibility locus to chromosome 3q27, where the adiponectin gene (APM1) is located. Herein, we present evidence of an association between frequent single nucleotide polymorphisms at positions 45 and 276 in the adiponectin gene and type 2 diabetes (P =...
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