Association of KCNJ11 rs5219 gene polymorphism with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a population of Syria: a case-control study

Association of KCNJ11 rs5219 gene polymorphism with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a population of Syria: a case-control study

Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus is believed to be a polygenic disorder that develops as a result of a complex interaction between multiple genes and environmental factors. KCNJ11 gene encodes a Kir6.2 protein which forms the inner section of the potassium channels in pancreatic beta cel...

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Main Authors: Osama Makhzoom, Younes Kabalan, Faizeh AL-Quobaili
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Subjects:
KCNJ11
Polymorphism
rs5219
RFLP
Potassium channels
Beta cells
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12881-019-0846-3

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