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The TCF7L2 rs7903146 polymorphism, dietary intakes and type 2 diabetes risk in an Algerian population.
BMC genetics - 10 Dec 2014
Ouhaibi-Djellouli Hadjira, Mediene-Benchekor Sounnia, Lardjam-Hetraf Sarah Aïcha, Hamani-Medjaoui Imane, Meroufel Djabaria Naima, Boulenouar Houssam, Hermant Xavier, Saidi-Mehtar Nadhira, Amouyel Philippe, Houti Leila, Goumidi Louisa, Meirhaeghe Aline
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2) gene is the most significant genetic risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D). Association analyses were performed on participants (n = 751, aged between 30 and 64) in the ISOR population-based study in the city of Oran. Dietary intakes were estimated using a weekly food frequency questionnaire. RESULTS: The T allele of the rs7903146 single nucleotide...
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