Possible association between ABCC8 C49620T polymorphism and type 2 diabetes in a Nigerian population

Possible association between ABCC8 C49620T polymorphism and type 2 diabetes in a Nigerian population

Abstract Background The association between ABCC8 gene C49620T polymorphism and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in populations of diverse ethnic backgrounds has been reported. However, such occurrence in an African population is yet to be established. This case-control study involving 73 T2D and 75 non-diabet...

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Main Authors: Godwill Azeh Engwa, Friday Nweke Nwalo, Claribel Chidimma Chikezie, Christie Oby Onyia, Opeolu Oyejide Ojo, Wilfred Fon Mbacham, Benjamin Ewa Ubi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Subjects:
Type 2 diabetes
ABCC8 gene
Genotyping
C49620T variant
Nigeria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12881-018-0601-1

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