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Association between the T-381C polymorphism of the brain natriuretic peptide gene and risk of type 2 diabetes in human populations.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Jun 2007
Meirhaeghe Aline, Sandhu Manjinder S, McCarthy Mark I, de Groote Pascal, Cottel Dominique, Arveiler Dominique, Ferrières Jean, Groves Christopher J, Hattersley Andrew T, Hitman Graham A, Walker Mark, Wareham Nicholas J, Amouyel Philippe
Abstract excerpt
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP/NPPB) is a member of the natriuretic family involved in the regulation of blood pressure and blood volume as well as lipolysis control in human fat cells. Thus BNP may play a role in energy metabolism and metabolic diseases. We therefore assessed the association between the BNP promoter T-381C polymorphism and risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic and BNP expression traits in...
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