Genetics of type 1 diabetes mellitus.

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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is a complex and polygenic disease due to gene-environment interactions. The role of genetic background of diabetes has been extensively investigated. However, final conclusions have not yet been reached. Family and twin studies have shown that genetic factors are important contributors to the genetic risk of the disease. Although more than 18 diabetes-predisposing genes have been...

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