Recent advances in the genetics of diabetes.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pcd.2007.12.005.
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Abstract
After many years of effort with only modest result, the last 5 years has seen a tremendous surge in our understanding of the genetics of diabetes. This review will focus on the therapeutic implications of diagnosing monogenic diabetes and the recent advances in type 1 and type 2 diabetes genetics following the development of Genome Wide Association studies.
Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Hypoglycemic Agents