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Multi-ancestry genome-wide association study of gestational diabetes mellitus highlights genetic links with type 2 diabetes.
Human molecular genetics - 29 Sept 2022
Pervjakova Natalia, Moen Gunn-Helen, Borges Maria-Carolina, Ferreira Teresa, Cook James P, Allard Catherine, Beaumont Robin N, Canouil Mickaël, Hatem Gad, Heiskala Anni, Joensuu Anni, Karhunen Ville, Kwak Soo Heon, Lin Frederick T J, Liu Jun, Rifas-Shiman Sheryl, Tam Claudia H, Tam Wing Hung, Thorleifsson Gudmar, Andrew Toby, Auvinen Juha, Bhowmik Bishwajit, Bonnefond Amélie, Delahaye Fabien, Demirkan Ayse, Froguel Philippe, Haller-Kikkatalo Kadri, Hardardottir Hildur, Hummel Sandra, Hussain Akhtar, Kajantie Eero, Keikkala Elina, Khamis Amna, Lahti Jari, Lekva Tove, Mustaniemi Sanna, Sommer Christine, Tagoma Aili, Tzala Evangelia, Uibo Raivo, Vääräsmäki Marja, Villa Pia M, Birkeland Kåre I, Bouchard Luigi, Duijn Cornelia M, Finer Sarah, Groop Leif, Hämäläinen Esa, Hayes Geoffrey M, Hitman Graham A, Jang Hak C, Järvelin Marjo-Riitta, Jenum Anne Karen, Laivuori Hannele, Ma Ronald C, Melander Olle, Oken Emily, Park Kyong Soo, Perron Patrice, Prasad Rashmi B, Qvigstad Elisabeth, Sebert Sylvain, Stefansson Kari, Steinthorsdottir Valgerdur, Tuomi Tiinamaija, Hivert Marie-France, Franks Paul W, McCarthy Mark I, Lindgren Cecilia M, Freathy Rachel M, Lawlor Deborah A, Morris Andrew P, Mägi Reedik
Abstract excerpt
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with increased risk of pregnancy complications and adverse perinatal outcomes. GDM often reoccurs and is associated with increased risk of subsequent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D). To improve our understanding of the aetiological factors and molecular processes driving the occurrence of GDM, including the extent to which these overlap with T2D...
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