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A rare SNP in pre-miR-34a is associated with increased levels of miR-34a in pancreatic beta cells.
Acta diabetologica - 1 Apr 2014
Locke Jonathan M, Lango Allen Hana, Harries Lorna W
Abstract excerpt
Changes in the levels of specific microRNAs (miRNAs) can reduce glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and increase beta-cell apoptosis, two causes of islet dysfunction and progression to type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within miRNA genes can affect t...
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