Ancestry-informative markers on chromosomes 2, 8 and 15 are associated with insulin-related traits in a racially diverse sample of children

Ancestry-informative markers on chromosomes 2, 8 and 15 are associated with insulin-related traits in a racially diverse sample of children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Type 2 diabetes represents an increasing health burden. Its prevalence is rising among younger age groups and differs among racial/ethnic groups. Little is known about its genetic basis, including whether there is a genetic basis for racial/ethnic disparities. We...

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Main Authors: Klimentidis Yann C, Divers Jasmin, Casazza Krista, Beasley T, Allison David B, Fernandez Jose R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Human Genomics
Subjects:
insulin sensitivity
genetic admixture
type 2 diabetes
genetic association
ancestry-informative marker
Online Access:http://www.humgenomics.com/content/5/2/79

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