Article
KCNJ11 gene E23K variant and therapeutic response to sulfonylureas.
European journal of internal medicine - 1 Apr 2012
Javorsky Martin, Klimcakova Lucia, Schroner Zbynek, Zidzik Jozef, Babjakova Eva, Fabianova Maria, Kozarova Miriam, Tkacova Ruzena, Salagovic Jan, Tkac Ivan
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: Potassium inwardly rectifier 6.2 subunit (Kir6.2) of the ATP-sensitive potassium (K(ATP)) channel encoded by KCNJ11 gene is a therapeutical target for sulfonylureas. KCNJ11 E23K polymorphism was associated with type 2 diabetes in genetic association studies. The aim of the present pharmacogenetic study was to examine the effect of sulfonylurea treatment on glycemic control in relationship to KCNJ11 E23K...
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