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Association of apelin genetic variants with type 2 diabetes and related clinical features in Chinese Hans.
Chinese medical journal - 5 Jun 2009
Zhang Rong, Hu Cheng, Wang Cong-rong, Ma Xiao-jing, Bao Yu-qian, Xu Jing, Lu Jing-yi, Qin Wen, Xiang Kun-san, Jia Wei-ping
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Apelin is an adipokine that contributes to the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. The plasma levels of apelin increased in obese patients and diabetic subjects. This study aimed to investigate the effects of apelin genetic variants on type 2 diabetes and related quantitative traits. MET...
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