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A common gene variant in STK11 is associated with metabolic risk markers and diabetes during gestation.
Fertility and sterility - 1 Sept 2013
Bassols Judit, Megia Ana, Soriano-Rodríguez Pilar, Díaz Marta, Prats-Puig Anna, Gifre Magdalena, Simón-Muela Inmaculada, Torrent Sara, Borrell Anna C, Riera-Socasau Joan-Carles, Vendrell Joan, de Zegher Francis, Ibáñez Lourdes, López-Bermejo Abel
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To assess whether the common rs8111699 (C528G) variant in STK11 is related to metabolic risk markers in pregnant women and to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Hospital. PATIENT(S): A total of 561 pregnant women: 318 without and 243 with GDM (National Diabetes Data Group criteria). INTERVENTION(S): None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES(S): rs8111699 variant in STK11...
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