Genetics of type 2 diabetes mellitus and other specific types of diabetes; its role in treatment modalities
Highlights ► Type 2 diabetes is a polygenic disorder involving at least 40 genes. ► It results from complex interaction between multiple genes and environmental factors. ► Polymorphism in certain genes is associated with susceptibility for diabetes. ► Mutational screening for candidate genes could s...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Diabetes & metabolic syndrome clinical research & reviews 2012, Vol.6 (1), p.54-58 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Highlights ► Type 2 diabetes is a polygenic disorder involving at least 40 genes. ► It results from complex interaction between multiple genes and environmental factors. ► Polymorphism in certain genes is associated with susceptibility for diabetes. ► Mutational screening for candidate genes could serve as a preventive measure. |
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ISSN: | 1871-4021 1878-0334 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.dsx.2012.05.014 |