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Association between CNDP1 genotype and diabetic nephropathy is sex specific.
Diabetes - 1 Jun 2010
Mooyaart Antien L, Zutinic Ana, Bakker Stephan J L, Grootendorst Diana C, Kleefstra Nanne, van Valkengoed Irene G M, Böhringer Stefan, Bilo Henk J G, Dekker Friedo W, Bruijn Jan Anthonie, Navis Gerjan, Janssen Bart, Baelde Hans J, De Heer Emile
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OBJECTIVE: The 5-5 homozygous CNDP1 (carnosinase) genotype is associated with a reduced risk of diabetic nephropathy. We investigated whether this association is sex specific and independent of susceptibility for type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Three separate groups of 114, 90, and...
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