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Association between Pro12Ala polymorphism and albuminuria in type 2 diabetic nephropathy.
Journal of diabetes investigation - 1 Jul 2020
Chen Yung-Nien, Wang Pei-Wen, Tung Shih-Chen, Kuo Ming-Chun, Weng Shao-Wen, Chou Chen-Kai, Chang Chih-Min, Tsa Chia-Jen, Taso Cheng-Feng, Shen Feng-Chih, Chen Jung-Fu
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AIMS/INTRODUCTION: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a complication of diabetes mellitus that is characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function, which results in increased levels of albumin in the urine. The Pro12Ala polymorphism in the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ2 gene has been confirmed to improve insulin sensitivity, but its association with susceptibility to DN in patients with type 2...
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