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The rs2292239 polymorphism in ERBB3 gene is associated with risk for type 1 diabetes mellitus in a Brazilian population.
Gene - 20 Feb 2018
Lemos Natália Emerim, Dieter Cristine, Dorfman Luiza Emy, Assmann Taís Silveira, Duarte Guilherme Coutinho Kullmann, Canani Luis Henrique, Bauer Andrea Carla, Crispim Daisy
Abstract excerpt
The Erb-b2 receptor tyrosine kinase 3 (ERBB3) belongs to a family of epidermal growth factor receptors of protein tyrosine kinases, and regulates cell survival, differentiation and proliferation in several cell types. Previous studies have suggested that ERBB3 contributes to T1DM pathogenesis by modulating antigen presenting cell function, autoimmunity and cytokine-induced beta-cell apoptosis. Accordingly, some...
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