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[-174 G/C polymorphism of interleukin 6 gene in women with type 1 diabetes].
Revista medica de Chile - 1 Feb 2011
Pérez-Bravo Francisco, Soto M Francisca, López A Patricia, Eyzaguirre C Francisca, Codner Ethel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A polymorphism located in the promoter region (-174 G/C) of interleukin 6 (IL-6) has been linked to early onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and increased body mass index (BMI). AIM: To evaluate the possible association of this -IL-6 gene 174 GIC polymorphism with T1D, BMI and metabolic control in T1D patients in a case-control study. PATIENTS AND METHODS: -174 G I C polymorphisms were analyzed by...
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