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Rs4074134 near BDNF gene is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Chinese Han population independently of body mass index.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Han Xueyao, Luo Yingying, Zhang Xiuying, Lv Chao, Sun Xiuqin, Zhang Xiaomei, Zhou Xianghai, Cai Xiaoling, Ren Qian, Ji Linong
Abstract excerpt
Obesity and family history are the most important predictors for type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) in the Chinese Han population. However, it is not known whether the genetic loci related to obesity are associated with the risk of developing T2DM in this population. The present case-control study evaluated the associations between five genetic loci for obesity and the pathogenesis of T2DM. The study included 1117...
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