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Gly1057Asp polymorphism of insulin receptor substrate-2 is associated with coronary artery disease in the Taiwanese population.
Journal of biomedical science - 5 Dec 2012
Chan Shih-Hung, Chen Jyh-Hong, Li Yi-Heng, Tsai Liang-Miin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Gly1057Asp polymorphism in insulin receptor substrate (IRS)-2 is related to insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus (DM), which both contribute to the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease (CAD). Hence, we hypothesize that Gly1057Asp polymorphism in IRS-2 is associated with CAD. METHODS: Patients receiving elective coronary angiography were enrolled. Significant stenosis is defined as a luminal...
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