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Association between TNFRSF11B gene polymorphisms and history of ischemic stroke in Italian diabetic patients.
Human genetics - 1 Jan 2013
Biscetti Federico, Straface Giuseppe, Giovannini Silvia, Santoliquido Angelo, Angelini Flavia, Santoro Luca, Porreca Carlo Filippo, Pecorini Giovanni, Ghirlanda Giovanni, Flex Andrea
Abstract excerpt
Osteoprotegerin (OPG) is a secretory glycoprotein that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor receptor family and plays a role in atherosclerosis. The present study aimed to evaluate whether OPG gene (TNFRSF11B) polymorphisms are involved in ischemic stroke in an Italian population with diabetes. Participants in a retrospective case-control study included 364 diabetic patients (180 males, 184 females) with history...
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