Genetic determinants of Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a complex disease resulting from a combination of the inability of target cells to recognise and respond to insulin and a defect in the ability of the ~-cells to secrete insulin. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the risk, presentation and progression of the dis...
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University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
2009
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.582170 |