Article
Genetic interaction among three genomic regions creates distinct contributions to early- and late-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Pediatric diabetes - 1 Dec 2005
Felner Eric I, Klitz William, Ham Melissa, Lazaro Ana M, Stastny Peter, Dupont Bo, White Perrin C
Abstract excerpt
There are two peaks in the distribution of the age of onset of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)--the first in early childhood and the second at the time of puberty. Although T1DM results from the interaction of genetic and non-genetic factors, it has not been established which factors contribute to the bimodal distribution. The genetic component of T1DM is in large part related to genes from the human leukocyte...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
