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Molecular Genetics of β-Cell Compensation in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Insights from CDKAL1, SLC30A8 and HHEX.
International journal of molecular sciences - 22 Jan 2026
Hryniewicka Justyna, Buczyńska-Backiel Angelika, Zbucka-Krętowska Monika, Krętowski Adam Jacek, Szelachowska Małgorzata
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common metabolic complication of pregnancy associated with significant short- and long-term risks for both mother and offspring. Increasing evidence indicates that genetic susceptibility plays a central role in GDM pathogenesis, particularly through variants affecting insulin secretion and pancreatic β-cell function. This narrative review integrates molecular, clinical,...
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