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Transferrin receptor‐1 gene polymorphisms are associated with type 2 diabetes
26 May 2010
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Iron is involved in oxidative stress and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Transferrin receptor (TFRC) constitutes the major receptor by which most cells take up iron. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether TFRC gene polymorphisms are associated with T2D. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We evaluated TFRC gene polymorphism (rs3817672, 210AG, S142G) in a sample of T2D patients and nondiabetic controls (n = 722), and...
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