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Distribution of Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte-Associated Antigen-4 Promoter Polymorphisms in Taiwanese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
International journal of medical sciences - 1 Jan 2018
Shih Yung-Luen, Lu Hsu-Feng, Hsiao Chiao-Wan, Ho Kuo-Ting, Chen Pei-Chi, Huang Chien-Ning, Chang Yuanmay, Kao Shang-Jyh, Shiau Ming-Yuh, Chang Yih-Hsin
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with chronic inflammation, suggesting the metabolic abnormalities are originated from or exacerbated by cytokine overproduction. Cytokines and counter-regulatory molecules are crucial in keeping the balance of immune responses and, therefore, are potential candidates involved in T2DM etiology, development and complications. Our previous reports identify several...
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