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CACNA1E variants affect beta cell function in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. the Verona newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes study (VNDS) 3.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Trombetta Maddalena, Bonetti Sara, Boselli Marialinda, Turrini Fabiola, Malerba Giovanni, Trabetti Elisabetta, Pignatti PierFranco, Bonora Enzo, Bonadonna Riccardo C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic variability of the major subunit (CACNA1E) of the voltage-dependent Ca(2+) channel Ca(V)2.3 is associated to risk of type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion in nondiabetic subjects. The aim of the study was to test whether CACNA1E common variability affects beta cell function and/or insulin sensitivity in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes....
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