TCF7L2 gene polymorphisms do not predict susceptibility to diabetes in tropical calcific pancreatitis but may interact with SPINK1 and CTSB mutations in predicting diabetes. [electronic resource]
- BMC medical genetics Aug 2008
- 80 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1471-2350
10.1186/1471-2350-9-80 doi
Alleles Calcinosis--complications Carrier Proteins--genetics Cathepsin B--genetics Cohort Studies Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2--ethnology Ethnicity Female Gene Frequency Genetic Predisposition to Disease Genotype Humans India Male Mutation Pancreatitis, Chronic--complications Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide TCF Transcription Factors--genetics Transcription Factor 7-Like 2 Protein Trypsin Inhibitor, Kazal Pancreatic