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The -2518A/G polymorphism in the monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) gene and diabetes risk: a meta-analysis.
Diabetes research and clinical practice - 1 Dec 2011
Zhang Yonggang, Zhang Jie, Tian Can, Narenqimuge, Deng Yao, Zhao Yuliang, Fan Hong, Huang Jin
Abstract excerpt
We conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the association between the -2518A/G polymorphism in the MCP-1 gene and the risk of diabetes. Ten case-control studies were included in this meta-analysis. Results indicated this polymorphism may be a risk factor for diabetes in Caucasians. Future studies are needed to validate our conclusions.
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