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G109T polymorphism of SLC22A12 gene is associated with serum uric acid level, but not with metabolic syndrome.
Rheumatology international - 1 Aug 2012
Jang Won Cheoul, Nam Youn Hyoung, Ahn Young Chang, Park Su Min, Yoon Il Kyu, Choe Jung-Yoon, Park Sung-Hoon, Her Minyoung, Kim Seong-Kyu
Abstract excerpt
SLC22A12 gene, encoding urate transport 1, has been known to be responsible to urate metabolism. This study sought to determine the association between the novel G109T polymorphism in SLC22A12 with serum uric acid and the development of metabolic syndrome in Korean male subjects. A total of 132 healthy male subjects were enrolled in this study. Metabolic syndrome was determined using the modified guidelines for...
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