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Missense mutations in theTGM2 gene encoding transglutaminase 2 are found in patients with early-onset type 2 diabetes
1 Jan 2007
Abstract excerpt
Transglutaminase 2 (TG2 or TGM2) is a multi-functional enzyme which catalyzes transamidation reactions or acts as a G-protein in intracellular signalling. Tgm2-/- Mice lacking TG2 activity are glucose intolerant and show impairment of insulin secretion, suggesting an important physiological role for TG2 in the pancreatic beta cell. We have previously described a TGM2 heterozygous missense mutation ((c.998A>G,...
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