The <it>PTPN22 </it>C1858T gene variant is associated with proinsulin in new-onset type 1 diabetes

• Main Authors: Vanelli Maurizio (Author), Hougaard Philip (Author), Svensson Jannet (Author), Fredheim Siri (Author), Andersen Marie Louise M (Author), Pörksen Sven (Author), Nielsen Lotte B (Author), Åman Jan (Author), Mortensen Henrik B (Author), Hansen Lars (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The protein tyrosine phosphatase nonreceptor type 2 (<it>PTPN22</it>) has been established as a type 1 diabetes susceptibility gene. A recent study found the C1858T variant of this gene to be associated with lower residua...