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GCK, GCKR polymorphisms and risk of chronic kidney disease in Japanese individuals: data from the J-MICC Study.
Journal of nephrology - 1 Apr 2014
Hishida Asahi, Takashima Naoyuki, Turin Tanvir Chowdhury, Kawai Sayo, Wakai Kenji, Hamajima Nobuyuki, Hosono Satoyo, Nishida Yuichiro, Suzuki Sadao, Nakahata Noriko, Mikami Haruo, Ohnaka Keizo, Matsui Daisuke, Katsuura-Kamano Sakurako, Kubo Michiaki, Tanaka Hideo, Kita Yoshikuni
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is well known as a strong risk factor for both of end-stage renal disease and cardiovascular disease. To clarify the association of glucokinase and glucokinase regulatory protein (GCKR) polymorphisms with the risk of CKD in Japan, we examined this association among Japanese individuals using cross-sectional data. METHODS: The subjects for this analysis were 3,314...
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