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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Published in:	Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
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
Subjects:	Apelin Rs2235306 Metabolic syndrome Polymorphism Tetra amplification refractory mutation system
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110863014001268