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Possible association between ABCC8 C49620T polymorphism and type 2 diabetes in a Nigerian population.
BMC medical genetics - 12 May 2018
Engwa Godwill Azeh, Nwalo Friday Nweke, Chikezie Claribel Chidimma, Onyia Christie Oby, Ojo Opeolu Oyejide, Mbacham Wilfred Fon, Ubi Benjamin Ewa
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BACKGROUND: The association between ABCC8 gene C49620T polymorphism and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in populations of diverse ethnic backgrounds has been reported. However, such occurrence in an African population is yet to be established. This case-control study involving 73 T2D and 75 non-diabetic (ND) patients investigated the occurrence of this polymorphism among T2D patients in Nigeria and assessed its...
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