The association between the melatonin receptor 1B gene polymorphism rs10830963 and glucose levels in type 2 diabetes
Introduction Melatonin is a pineal hormone under the control of the biological clock, which is located in the hypothalamus and regulated by light exposure. Melatonin receptors have been found throughout the body in many tissues including pancreatic islet cells, reflecting the widespread effects of m...
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Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2014-01-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2014;volume=26;issue=4;spage=145;epage=150;aulast=Heshmat |