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The Arg972 variant in insulin receptor substrate-1 is associated with an atherogenic profile in offspring of type 2 diabetic patients.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jul 2003
Marini Maria Adelaide, Frontoni Simona, Mineo Davide, Bracaglia Daniela, Cardellini Marina, De Nicolais Pierluigi, Baroni Alessandra, D'Alfonso Rossella, Perna Michela, Lauro Davide, Federici Massimo, Gambardella Sergio, Lauro Renato, Sesti Giorgio
Abstract excerpt
The insulin receptor substrate-1 (IRS-1) gene has been considered a candidate for insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and coronary artery disease. To investigate the relationship between the common Gly(972)Arg IRS-1 variant and the presence of cardiovascular risk factors, 153 glucose-tolerant, unrelated offspring of type 2 diabetic patients were studied. There were no differences between Arg(972) IRS-1 carriers...
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