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Polymorphisms of <i>KCNJ11</i> (Kir6.2 gene) are associated with Type 2 diabetes and hypertension in the Korean population
9 Jan 2007
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AIMS: Kir6.2 is found in the pancreatic B-cell, cardiac and skeletal muscle and non-vascular smooth muscle. KCNJ11, encoding Kir6.2, has been shown to be associated with both Type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in several populations. In this study, we investigated whether polymorphisms in KCNJ11 are associated with Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic phenotypes in the Korean population. METHODS:...
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