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An interferon-induced helicase (IFIH1) gene polymorphism associates with different rates of progression from autoimmunity to type 1 diabetes.
Diabetes - 1 Feb 2011
Winkler Christiane, Lauber Claudia, Adler Kerstin, Grallert Harald, Illig Thomas, Ziegler Anette-Gabriele, Bonifacio Ezio
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OBJECTIVE: Genome-wide association studies have identified gene regions associated with the development of type 1 diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine whether these associations are with the development of autoimmunity and/or progression to diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Children (n = 1,650) of parents with type 1 diabetes were prospectively followed from birth (median follow-up 10.20 years)...
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