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Association of Calpain-10 gene polymorphisms with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: a case-control study from a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan.
BMC medical genomics - 19 May 2025
Farooqi Humaira, Choudhry Nakhshab, Saddique Muhammad Nabeel, Qamar Samina, Dar Rehma, Kazmi Salman, Gondal Aamir Jamal, Yasmin Nighat, Javaid Hammad, Nahla Ursula Abu
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INTRODUCTION: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major public health challenge, with rising prevalence in low- and middle-income countries such as Pakistan. Genetic susceptibility plays a critical role in its pathogenesis. Calpain-10 (CAPN-10), a gene implicated in insulin secretion and glucose homeostasis, has been studied for its potential involvement in T2DM. This study aimed to evaluate the association of...
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- Humans
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Calpain
- Male
- Female
- Middle Aged
