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Gene polymorphisms are associated with posttransplantation diabetes mellitus among Taiwanese renal transplant recipients.
Transplantation proceedings - 1 Apr 2012
Weng S-C, Shu K-H, Tarng D-C, Wu M-J, Chen C-H, Yu T-M, Chuang Y-W, Huang S-T, Cheng C-H
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BACKGROUND: Genetic variations may affect posttransplantation metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus (PTDM), which is associated with greater morbidity and progressive impairment of both patient and graft survivals. The aim of this study was to evaluate several candidate gene polymorphisms for their association with the risk of developing PTDM. METHODS: In April 1999, we enrolled 278 renal transplant...
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