Apelin rs2235306 polymorphism is not related to metabolic syndrome in Egyptian women

Background: Apelin is an adipokine that was identified to play a role in the control of glucose homeostasis. Apelin rs2235306 gene polymorphism was linked to insulin resistance and poor glycemic control. Aim of the study: To assess the relation of apelin rs2235306 polymorphism with metabolic syndrom...

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Main Authors: Eman T. Mehanna, Dina M. Abo-Elmatty, Maivel H. Ghattas, Noha M. Mesbah, Samy M. Saleh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2015-01-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110863014001268