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HNF1 alpha gene coding regions mutations screening, in a Caucasian population clinically characterized as MODY from Argentina.
Diabetes research and clinical practice - 1 Feb 2011
Lopez Ariel Pablo, Foscaldi Sabrina Andrea, Perez Maria Silvia, Rodriguez Martín, Traversa Mercedes, Puchulu Félix Miguel, Bergada Ignacio, Frechtel Gustavo Daniel
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: There are at least six subtypes of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) with distinctive genetic causes. MODY 3 is caused by mutations in HNF1A gene, an insulin transcription factor, so mutations in this gene are associated with impaired insulin secretion. MODY 3 prevalence differs according to the population analyzed, but it is one of the most frequent subtypes. Therefore, our aims in this...
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