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Association of the Transcription Factor 7 Like 2 (TCF7L2) Polymorphism With Diabetic Nephropathy Risk: A Meta-Analysis.
Medicine - 1 Mar 2016
Fan Zhenqian, Cai Qiliang, Chen Yu, Meng Xuying, Cao Fenglin, Zheng Shaoxiong, Guo Jianchao
Abstract excerpt
It is assumed that genetic factors may participate in the development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). The association between TCF7L2 gene polymorphism and DN risk is still unclear. To evaluate the relationship, we performed this meta-analysis. Eligible relevant studies were searched and selected from PubMed, Embase, and ISI Web of Science. Summary effect estimates were derived using a random effects model, with...
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