Polymorphisms in the promoter region of the basic fibroblast growth factor gene are not associated with myocardial infarction in a Slovene population with type 2 diabetes.

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Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) is a multifunctional growth factor that may play a significant role in atherosclerotic vascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. This study was designed to investigate the association between genetic polymorphisms (-553 T/A, -834 T/A and -921 C...

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