Article
Association of CPT1A gene polymorphism with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a case-control study.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Jul 2021
Ren Qingwen, Guo Mengzhu, Yang Feifei, Han Tianbi, Du Wenqiong, Zhao Feng, Li Jinbo, Li Wangjun, Feng Yongliang, Wang Suping, Zhang Yawei, Wu Weiwei
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing public health problem worldwide and its etiology remains unclear. The pathophysiology of GDM is similar to that of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and insulin resistance (IR) is the main reason for the development of GDM. Carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1A (CPT1A) is a candidate gene for metabolic disorders; however, the association of the CPT1A gene and GDM has not...
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