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A gene variant in the transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2) is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology - 1 Sept 2014
Pagán Ana, Sabater-Molina María, Olza Josune, Prieto-Sánchez María T, Blanco-Carnero Jose E, Parrilla Juan J, Gil Ángel, Larqué Elvira
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Adipokines play an important role in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance during pregnancy. We studied the association of genetic variants linked with type 2 diabetes in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) subjects and its influence on maternal adipokines. STUDY DESIGN: We recruited 25 healthy pregnant women (Controls) and 45 women with GDM at 24-28 weeks of gestation. Maternal blood samples were...
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