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D18S880 microsatellite polymorphism of carnosinase gene and diabetic nephropathy: a meta-analysis.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Apr 2013
Zhu Ji-Min, Wang Bin, Li Jing, Chen Gui-Mei, Fan Yin-Guang, Feng Chen-Chen, Pan Hai-Feng, Ye Dong-Qing
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine whether the CNDP1 (carnosinase gene) D18S880 microsatellite polymorphism confers susceptibility to diabetic nephropathy (DN). METHODS: The authors conducted meta-analysis on association between the CNDP1 D18S880 microsatellite polymorphism and DN susceptibility, using fixed and random effects models. RESULTS: A total of nine comparative studies were included in...
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