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The association between the rs4987105 of 5-lipoxygenase (ALOX5) gene and gestational glucose metabolism in Chinese population.
BMC research notes - 24 Feb 2020
Li Xi, Su Jindi, Chen Shiguo, Lin Sheng, Zheng Xiujie, Wang Baojiang, Yao Keqin, Lai Liping, Duan Shan
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (ALOX5) pathway has been investigated in diverse chronic inflammatory diseases including metabolic disorders. Recently, the ALOX5 polymorphism rs4987105 was identified to confer susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), implicating its role in regulating glucose homeostasis. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) shares similar pathogenic mechanism with T2DM. Thus,...
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