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The CD226 gene in susceptibility of type 1 diabetes.
Tissue antigens - 1 Nov 2009
Douroudis K, Nemvalts V, Rajasalu T, Kisand K, Uibo R
Abstract excerpt
The rs763361 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) within the CD226 gene has recently been reported as a novel susceptible locus for type 1 diabetes. The CD226 gene is implicated in the regulation of a number of cells involved in immune mechanisms leading to beta-cell destruction in type 1 diabetes. The aim of the present study was to confirm the association of the CD226 gene with type 1 diabetes in Estonian...
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