Analysis of common <it>PTPN1 </it>gene variants in type 2 diabetes, obesity and associated phenotypes in the French population
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The protein tyrosine phosphatase-1B, a negative regulator for insulin and leptin signalling, potentially modulates glucose and energy homeostasis. PTP1B is encoded by the <it>PTPN1 </it>gene located on chromosome 20q13 sh...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-05-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/7/44 |