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Calpain 10 and development of diabetes mellitus in cystic fibrosis.
Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society - 1 Jan 2006
Derbel Salma, Doumaguet Celine, Hubert Dominique, Mosnier-Pudar Helene, Grabar Sophie, Chelly Jamel, Bienvenu Thierry
Abstract excerpt
Diabetes mellitus (DM) and abnormal glucose tolerance (IGT) are common in cystic fibrosis (CF). The loss of pancreatic beta-cells due to pancreatic fibrosis is thought to be one of the principal causes of diabetes in CF, but the aetiology of DM remains somewhat puzzling. Genetic factors may contribute to the development of CF related diabetes (CFRD). The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of...
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