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The PTPN22 C1858T gene variant is associated with proinsulin in new-onset type 1 diabetes.
BMC medical genetics - 23 Mar 2011
Nielsen Lotte B, Pörksen Sven, Andersen Marie Louise M, Fredheim Siri, Svensson Jannet, Hougaard Philip, Vanelli Maurizio, Åman Jan, Mortensen Henrik B, Hansen Lars
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BACKGROUND: The protein tyrosine phosphatase nonreceptor type 2 (PTPN22) has been established as a type 1 diabetes susceptibility gene. A recent study found the C1858T variant of this gene to be associated with lower residual fasting C-peptide levels and poorer glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes. We investigated the association of the C1858T variant with residual beta-cell function (as assessed by...
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