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A meta-analysis of three polymorphisms in the endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene (NOS3) and their effect on the risk of diabetic nephropathy.
Human genetics - 1 Apr 2010
Zeng Zhen, Li Lina, Zhang Zhao, Li Yang, Wei Zhiyun, Huang Ke, He Lin, Shi Yongyong
Abstract excerpt
A number of association studies have investigated the role of the nitric oxide synthase 3 (NOS3) gene in the development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). However, results have been inconclusive, largely because the studies have focused on a variety of different polymorphisms and generate inconsistent results. We performed a meta-analysis of 28 association studies focusing on three polymorphisms in the NOS3 gene...
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