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SUMO4 M55V variant is associated with diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes - 1 Apr 2007
Lin Hsing-Yi, Wang Chiao-Ling, Hsiao Pi-Jung, Lu Yung-Chuan, Chen Su-Yu, Lin Kun-Der, Hsin Shih-Chie, Hsieh Ming-Chia, Shin Shyi-Jang
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE-SUMO4 mRNA was recently found to be mainly expressed in the kidney, and the methionine-to-valine substitution at codon 55 (M55V) variant of SUMO4 may induce higher nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) activity. Because NF-kappaB is known to mediate the development of diabetic nephropathy, we examined the association between the SUMO4 M55V variant and the severity of diabetic nephropathy. RESEARCH DESIGN...
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