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The association between single nucleotide polymorphisms of the Apelin gene and diabetes mellitus in a Chinese population.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Dec 2016
Zheng Hui, Fan Xiaofang, Li Xuesong, Zhang Yu, Fan Yujuan, Zhang Ning, Song Yuping, Ren Fengdong, Shen Chunfang, Shen Jiayi, Yang Jialin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The objective of the study was to analyze the association of apelin gene (APLN) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS: A total of 1966 subjects were enrolled in this study, including 168 cases (first batch), 330 cases (second batch), and 1468 nondiabetic controls. The SNPs in the HapMap-HCB of APLN were detected using Sequenom MassARRAY SNP technology and...
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