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An analysis of the relationship between ABCC8 and KCNJ11 gene polymorphisms and diabetic retinopathy in Turkish population.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Apr 2024
Alp Ebru, Doguizi Sibel, Mutlu Icduygu Fadime, Akgun Egemen, Sekeroglu Mehmet Ali, Ozer Murat Atabey
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) occurs due to high blood glucose damage to the retina and leads to blindness if left untreated. KATP and related genes (KCNJ11 and ABCC8) play an important role in insulin secretion by glucose-stimulated pancreatic beta cells and the regulation of insulin secretion. KCNJ11 E23K (rs5219), ABCC8-3 C/T (rs1799854), Thr759Thr (rs1801261) and Arg1273Arg (rs1799859) are among the...
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