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Glutathione S-transferase gene polymorphisms are not major risks for susceptibility to posttransplantation diabetes mellitus in Taiwan renal transplant recipients.
Journal of clinical laboratory analysis - 1 Nov 2011
Tsai Jen-Pi, Yang Shun-Fa, Wu Sheng-Wen, Hung Tung-Wei, Tsai Hui-Ching, Lian Jong-Da, Chang Horng-Rong
Abstract excerpt
Glutathione S-transferase (GST) M1 null genotype has been reported playing a significant role in the diabetes mellitus (DM) susceptibility in Turkish population. We investigated whether the GSTM1, GSTA1, and GSTP1 gene polymorphisms are associated with posttransplantation diabetes mellitus (PTDM) in Taiwan. There were 283 renal transplant recipients (RTRs) enrolled. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment...
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