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Genetic variation in C-reactive protein (CRP) gene is associated with retinopathy and hypertension in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
Cytokine - 1 Dec 2022
Słomiński Bartosz, Jankowiak Martyna, Maciejewska Agata, Studziński Maciej, Mączyńska Aleksandra, Skrzypkowska Maria, Gabig-Cimińska Magdalena, Myśliwiec Małgorzata
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Elevated concentration of CRP has been associated with the risk of diabetes as well as cardiovascular events and microvascular complications in T1D patients. We hypothesize that the +1846 C > T CRP gene polymorphism may have impact on the risk of T1D and/or its complications. METHODS: We have examined 400 young patients with T1D and 250 healthy age-matched controls. The +1846 C > T CRP...
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