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Association of arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase genotype variation and glycemic control with albuminuria in type 2 diabetes.
American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation - 1 Aug 2008
Liu Yongmei, Freedman Barry I, Burdon Kathryn P, Langefeld Carl D, Howard Timothy, Herrington David, Goff David C, Bowden Donald W, Wagenknecht Lynne E, Hedrick Catherine C, Rich Stephen S
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BACKGROUND: Glycemic exposure activates 12-lipoxygenase (12LO) expression and formation of arachidonic acid-derived products. These products can induce cell hypertrophy, cell proliferation, and extracellular matrix deposition, potentially leading to diabetic nephropathy. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-secti...
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