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[(CAG)n polymorphism of the ATXN2 gene, a new marker of susceptibility for type 2 diabetes mellitus].
Revista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health - 1 Nov 2016
Flores-Alvarado Luis J, Dávalos-Rodríguez Nory O, García-Cruz Diana, Madrigal-Ruiz Perla M, Ruiz-Mejía Rosalba, Aguilar-Aldrete María E, Villa-Ruano Nemesio, Ramirez-Garcia Sergio Alberto
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Estimate whether there is an association between the (CAG)n repeat in the ATXN2 gene in the Mexican population and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). METHODS: Epidemiological case-control study, including healthy people and diabetics. (CAG)n expansion was detected by end-point polymerase chain reaction (PCR). PCR outputs were analyzed by electrophoresis (PAGE 8%) and silver nitrate staining. RESULTS:...
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