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SLC30A8 gene polymorphism (rs13266634 C/T) and type 2 diabetes mellitus in south Iranian population.
Molecular biology reports - 1 May 2014
Faghih Hossein, Khatami Saied-Reza, Azarpira Negar, Foroughmand Ali-Mohammad
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a multifactorial metabolic disorder which is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia. T2DM is due to the interplay of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors. Zinc is an important element for insulin storage and secretion. Zinc transporters ensure zinc transportation across the biological membranes and enable the cellular flow of zinc into the extracellular matrix or the...
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