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Adiponectin gene polymorphisms and adiponectin levels are independently associated with the development of hyperglycemia during a 3-year period: the epidemiologic data on the insulin resistance syndrome prospective study.
Diabetes - 1 Apr 2004
Fumeron Frédéric, Aubert Roberte, Siddiq Afshan, Betoulle Dina, Péan Frank, Hadjadj Samy, Tichet Jean, Wilpart Elsie, Chesnier Marie-Claude, Balkau Beverley, Froguel Philippe, Marre Michel
Abstract excerpt
The plasma concentration of the adipocyte-derived peptide adiponectin is decreased in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The adiponectin gene is located on chromosome 3q27, where a diabetes susceptibility locus has been mapped. Adiponectin gene polymorphisms (single nucleotide polymorphis...
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