Article
Replication of the effect of SLC2A9 genetic variation on serum uric acid levels in American Indians.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Jul 2014
Voruganti V Saroja, Franceschini Nora, Haack Karin, Laston Sandra, MacCluer Jean W, Umans Jason G, Comuzzie Anthony G, North Kari E, Cole Shelley A
Abstract excerpt
Increased serum uric acid (SUA) or hyperuricemia, a risk factor for gout, renal and cardiovascular diseases, is caused by either increased production or decreased excretion of uric acid or a mix of both. The solute carrier protein 2 family, member 9 (SLC2A9) gene encodes a transporter that mediates urate flux across the renal proximal tubule. Genome-wide association studies have consistently shown the association...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
