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TNFRSF11B gene polymorphisms increased risk of peripheral arterial occlusive disease and critical limb ischemia in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Acta diabetologica - 1 Dec 2014
Biscetti Federico, Porreca Carlo Filippo, Bertucci Flavio, Straface Giuseppe, Santoliquido Angelo, Tondi Paolo, Angelini Flavia, Pitocco Dario, Santoro Luca, Gasbarrini Antonio, Landolfi Raffaele, Flex Andrea
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AIMS: Osteoprotegerin (OPG) is a secretory glycoprotein that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor receptor family and plays a role in atherosclerosis. OPG has been hypothesized to modulate vascular functions; however, its role in mediating atherosclerosis is controversial. Epidemiological data in...
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