Common genetic variants of the ion channel transient receptor potential membrane melastatin 6 and 7 (<it>TRPM6 </it>and <it>TRPM7</it>), magnesium intake, and risk of type 2 diabetes in women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ion channel transient receptor potential membrane melastatin 6 and 7 (TRPM6 and TRPM7) play a central role in magnesium homeostasis, which is critical for maintaining glucose and insulin metabolism. However, it is unclear whether com...

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Main Authors: Manson JoAnn E, Niu Tianhua, Hsu Yi-Hsiang, Song Yiqing, Buring Julie E, Liu Simin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/4