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Infrequent TRIB3 coding variants and coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetes.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Sept 2015
Prudente Sabrina, Bailetti Diego, Mendonca Christine, Mannino Gaia Chiara, Fontana Andrea, Andreozzi Francesco, Hastings Timothy, Mercuri Luana, Alberico Federica, Basile Giorgio, Copetti Massimiliano, Sesti Giorgio, Doria Alessandro, Trischitta Vincenzo
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Genes that modulate insulin sensitivity may also be involved in shaping the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). The relatively common TRIB3 Q84R polymorphism (rs2295490) has been associated with abnormal insulin signaling, endothelial dysfunction, insulin resistance, and pro-atherogenic phenotypes. The aim of our study was to investigate the association between low-frequency TRIB3 coding variants...
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