Possible association between ABCC8 C49620T polymorphism and type 2 diabetes in a Nigerian population

• Main Authors: Godwill Azeh Engwa (Author), Friday Nweke Nwalo (Author), Claribel Chidimma Chikezie (Author), Christie Oby Onyia (Author), Opeolu Oyejide Ojo (Author), Wilfred Fon Mbacham (Author), Benjamin Ewa Ubi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The association between ABCC8 gene C49620T polymorphism and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in populations of diverse ethnic backgrounds has been reported. However, such occurrence in an African population is yet to be established. This case-control study involving 73 T2D and 75 non-diabet...