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C-174G polymorphism in the promoter of the interleukin-6 gene is associated with insulin resistance.
Diabetes care - 1 Aug 2005
Cardellini Marina, Perego Lucia, D'Adamo Monica, Marini Maria Adelaide, Procopio Cristina, Hribal Marta Letizia, Andreozzi Francesco, Frontoni Simona, Giacomelli Maurizio, Paganelli Michele, Pontiroli Antonio E, Lauro Renato, Folli Franco, Sesti Giorgio
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The C-174G promoter polymorphism of the interleukin (IL)-6 gene was found to influence transcriptional activity and plasma IL-6 levels in humans. We addressed the question of whether the C-174G IL-6 polymorphism contributes to variation of insulin sensitivity. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Two cohorts of subjects were genotyped. Cohort 1 includes 275 nondiabetic subjects who underwent a...
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