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Adiponectin gene polymorphisms are associated with posttransplantation diabetes mellitus in Chinese renal allograft recipients.
Transplantation proceedings - 1 Jun 2011
Yu A-R, Xin H-W, Wu X-C, Fan X, Liu H-M, Li G, Bai Y
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BACKGROUND: Posttransplantation diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is a well-recognized renal transplantation complication that is associated with increased graft loss, morbidity, and mortality. Adiponectin gene polymorphisms are associated with type 2 diabetes. However, it remains unknown whether these polymorphisms increase the risk for development of PTDM. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the...
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