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Association between Interleukin-6 Gene Polymorphism (rs1800795 and rs1800796) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Ghanaian Population: A Case-Control Study in the Ho Municipality.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2024
Obirikorang Christian, Lokpo Sylvester Yao, Owiredu William K B A, Ahenkorah-Fondjo Linda, Osei-Yeboah James, Duedu Kwabena Obeng, Adejumo Esther Ngozi, Ametepe Samuel, Asamoah Evans Adu, Coffie Shadrack Asiedu, Mawuli Emmanuel Nattah, Essandoh Priscilla, Kwadzokpui Precious Kwablah
Abstract excerpt
Background: There is no conclusive evidence on the association between interleukin- (IL-) 6 gene polymorphism and type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 DM). Thus, this study is aimed at evaluating the role of rs1800795 and rs1800796 polymorphisms in the pathogenesis of type 2 DM among Ghanaians in the Ho Municipality. Materials and Methods: We recruited into this hospital-based case-control study 174 patients with...
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