No association between variation in the <it>NR4A1 </it>gene locus and metabolic traits in white subjects at increased risk for type 2 diabetes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The nuclear receptor NR4A1 is implicated in metabolic regulation in insulin-sensitive tissues, such as liver, adipose tissue, and skeletal muscle. Functional loss of NR4A1 results in insulin resistance and enhanced intramuscular and...

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Main Authors: Fritsche Andreas, Stefan Norbert, Claussen Claus D, Schick Fritz, Machann Jürgen, Machicao Fausto, Müssig Karsten, Häring Hans-Ulrich, Staiger Harald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/84