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OAS1 splice site polymorphism controlling antiviral enzyme activity influences susceptibility to type 1 diabetes.
Diabetes - 1 May 2005
Field L Leigh, Bonnevie-Nielsen Vagn, Pociot Flemming, Lu Shao, Nielsen Thomas B, Beck-Nielsen Henning
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Both genetic and nongenetic factors contribute to the development of type 1 diabetes. Many investigations, including prospective studies of high-risk children, have implicated virus infections as predisposing environmental agents. We previously reported that basal activity of the key antiviral enzyme 2'5'-oligoadenylate synthetase (2'5'AS) was significantly elevated in type 1 diabetic patients compared with...
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