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Association of a promoter variant in the inducible cyclooxygenase-2 gene (PTGS2) with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Pima Indians.
Human genetics - 1 Oct 2003
Konheim Yasmine L, Wolford Johanna K
Abstract excerpt
Recent studies have suggested that prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase-2 (PTGS2), also known as cyclo-oxygenase 2, plays an etiological role in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). PTGS2 generates prostaglandins, which negatively modulate glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, and f...
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