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The rs2274911 polymorphism in GPRC6A gene is associated with insulin resistance in normal weight and obese subjects.
Clinical endocrinology - 1 Feb 2017
Di Nisio Andrea, Rocca Maria Santa, Fadini Gian Paolo, De Toni Luca, Marcuzzo Giorgio, Marescotti Maria Cristina, Sanna Marta, Plebani Mario, Vettor Roberto, Avogaro Angelo, Foresta Carlo
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OBJECTIVE: Identification of the novel endocrine role of osteocalcin (OC) and its receptor GPRC6A has given rise to a new branch of research in OC/GPRC6A axis related to glucose metabolism. GPRC6A- and OC-deficient mice share features of the metabolic syndrome, in addition to male infertility. Recently, the polymorphism rs2274911 in GPRC6A was shown to be associated with testicular impairment. We aimed to...
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