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[Polymorphism g.37190613 G>A of the ELMO1 gene in the Mexican population: potential marker for clinical-surgical pathology].
Cirugia y cirujanos - 1 Jan 2000
Topete-González Luz Rosalba, Ramirez-Garcia Sergio Alberto, Charles-Niño Claudia, Villa-Ruano Nemesio, Mosso-González Clemente, Dávalos-Rodríguez Nory Omayra
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: ELMO1 is a gene located at locus 7p14.2-14.1 that codifies a regulatory protein involved in fibrogenesis, cell migration, phagocytosis and apoptosis. This gene presents a single nucleotide polymorphism, which appears to be linked with the development of diabetic nephropathy. OBJECTIVES: Currently, there are no studies in regard to the presence of such polymorphism in the Mexican population. Therefore,...
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