Type 2 diabetes gene <it>TCF7L2 </it>polymorphism is not associated with fetal and postnatal growth in two birth cohort studies

Type 2 diabetes gene <it>TCF7L2 </it>polymorphism is not associated with fetal and postnatal growth in two birth cohort studies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An inverse association between birth weight and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in adulthood has been reported. This association may be explained by common genetic variants related to insulin secretion and resistance, si...

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Main Authors: Hofman Albert, Uitterlinden Andre G, van Duijn Cornelia M, de Kort Sandra WK, Mook-Kanamori Dennis O, Moll Henriëtte A, Steegers Eric AP, Hokken-Koelega Anita CS, Jaddoe Vincent WV
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/67

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